1943-S Lincoln Wheat Cent With Retained Cud?

Looks legit!

Nice find! I would agree, a very early stage of a Retained Cud, you can see the displacement at the upper part of the wheat and field.

COC's definition of pre-cud, Retained Cud and Cud. "A "Pre-Cud" is a precursor to most collectible of all die break errors called a Cud. The Pre-Cud "AKA Rim-to-Rim Die Cracks". When the die break starts to show lateral spread and horizontal offset it now becomes a Retained Cud. If the break separates from the die the result is a fully-fledged Cud."

COC link https://cuds-on-coins.com/pre-cuds-on-u-s-coins-2/

That's an interesting find on a coin in nice condition. The link to your dad is a bonus. Congrats! =)

Thank you both, Brandmeister, and HondoB! Everyone is in agreement with the Retained Cud assessment.

Thank you, Marv65. I'm still using the same scope. I just used natural sunlight to help with the glare and stuff.

nice find here is one I have--

nice Retained Cud Errers! - nice visible movement of the die piece.