RCD-25c-1983P-03R Retained Cud

Description

At first appearance resembling a full cud, this 1983 Philadelphia Mint Washington Quarter retained cud reveals faint traces of lettering within the raised area upon closer examination — a distinguishing characteristic where the fractured die piece remained partially attached during striking. The legible lettering traces within what initially appears to be a featureless cud make this variety a useful study piece for understanding the distinction between full and retained cud types. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins, with no cross-references to other catalogs. Retained cuds form when a section of the die along the rim fractures but does not completely separate, allowing the broken piece to remain in partial contact with the die face. This partial retention means the die fragment still transfers some design detail during striking, though the impression is weak compared to an intact die surface. The 1983 Washington Quarter was struck at Philadelphia, and cud varieties on quarters are collected across all dates and mints within the series. The third retained cud documented for the 1983-P date indicates multiple die failures occurred during production.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Grant5842 on ebay
• Cross reference: none. At first appearance, this seems to be a cud. However, closer examination shows faint traces of lettering in the raised area of the coin. 09/01/2013.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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