CU-10c-1994P-04B Cud

Description

Documenting the "B" die state of the fourth cud on a 1994 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime, this variety captures a later stage of die rim failure than the companion CU-10c-1994P-04A entry. The letter suffixes track die state progression, with "B" representing a more advanced condition where the rim break has either expanded, developed additional fractures, or shows different characteristics than the earlier "A" state. A cud forms when a section of the die rim breaks away completely, and when the die continues to be used after the initial break, the fracture can evolve — the broken area may enlarge, debris may accumulate, or secondary cracks may develop adjacent to the original break. Tracking these stages builds a detailed record of die failure mechanics. The 1994 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime was produced in large quantities for general circulation, and dies that developed cuds were not always immediately retired, allowing multiple die states to be captured on coins released into commerce. The Roosevelt Dime's 17.91mm diameter means cuds appear relatively small in absolute terms, but they remain clearly identifiable as raised featureless masses at the rim. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins, this die state progression is part of the systematic documentation of how die breaks develop and evolve during continued production at the Philadelphia Mint.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chuck Newman
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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