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Looking at photos, I see this type of blob called a Cud Error or Major Die Break. Is there a difference? What does Cud stand for?   |
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Yes...that's is a Cud/Major Die Break mint error. Both terms are correct. It's a rather scarce one too.
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 That is a great Cud, congrats! |
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Its not listed either so they will probably list it on COC if you want
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Quote:What does Cud stand for? The term Cud comes from the raised lumps resemblance to a lump of chewed tobacco. Such a lump was called a Cud. Probably from the chewing actions similarity to a cow chewing its Cud. (A regurgitated lump of vegitation the cow chews to help further break it down for digestion.) |
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Very nice find indeed ... From my limited knowledge ... I add the following ... a Cud is the result of the die breaking away and the resulting coins struck fill the missing area with a 'blob' of metal as seen on the obverse of your coin. The resulting lack of striking pressure of the dies always result in weakness in the strike of the opposite side of the coin ... as seen in the "E" on the reverse of your coin. The experts can explain it better.  David |
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Wonderful find. Nice big one, too.
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Thank you for all the information though I do have to say the basis of the term Cud is a bit disgusting. What is meant by the error being "listed"? |
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Hi Dcnw1983,
I would like to include this coin on the COC site. Please email me, under profile/contact information, permission to use your images and also I need your name for image credits.
JC
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That is a beautiful Cud! Put it in a 2X2! |
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Just took it out to get a good photo. I am planning to list it on ebay. |
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In general practice, there is a minor difference in the terms Cud and a major die break. A major die break is an error where a large piece of the die breaks off, leaving a piece of the design missing. A Cud is generally considered to be a major die break in which the break touches the rim. Thus while all Cuds are considered major die breaks, not all major die breaks are considered to be Cuds (for example a major die break in the center area of a coin which does not spill off the edge, is not considered a Cud by most definitions.) |
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Did you note the weakness on the reverse on 'NE' on ONE? That is a sure sign that it is the real deal. (Someone didn't add some metal to the coin) It is what I look for first to see if it is there.
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