CU-50c-1983P-02 Rim Cud

Description

Second cataloged rim cud for the 1983 Philadelphia Kennedy Half Dollar, CU-50c-1983P-02 documents a retained die break at the rim — a cud formed when a section of the die rim separates and the resulting cavity fills with metal under striking pressure, producing a raised featureless lump on the finished coin. Two die stages have been documented: Stage A captures the initial appearance of the cud in earlier die state, while Stage B shows the progression of the die break as continued use expanded the affected area. Tracking multiple stages of the same cud provides valuable data on die deterioration rates and the Mint's die replacement practices. The catalog designation follows the Cuds on Coins convention: CU for cud, 50c for the half dollar denomination, 1983P for the date and mint, and 02 for the second cataloged example. The 1983-P Kennedy Half Dollar was struck in copper-nickel clad composition at 11.34 grams and 30.61 mm. No cross-references to other attribution systems have been recorded for this variety.

Attribution History

• Discovered by recclm50 on ebay
• CU-50c-1983P-02; number: none.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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