CUD: An area of a coin struck by a die that has a complete break across part of its surface. A
Cud may be either a
Retained Cud, where the faulty piece of the die is still in place, or a full
Cud, where the piece of the die has fallen away.
Retained Cuds usually have detail if on the edge, while full
Cuds do not.
Got it John1. I knew a
Cud was something like that, such as the side of the coin that looks like it has extra metal, etc., but thought this could have been one. However, it does not fit the description.
Struck Thru: An error caused by a foreign object that got between the dies and the planchet when a coin was struck. A common Struck through error is a piece of wire that leaves an indentation that is usually mistaken for a scratch.
So grease possibly in this case. Makes sense. I have heard of that but did not come to mind when trying to figure what it was. But got it now.
SPENCE....poor choice of words on my part. All coins have value, and this
War Nickel is no exception. It's actually a nice looking nickel. Has that silver luster and very bright. Pictures as usual do it no justice. Some wear but just looking at it in hand it really is nice for a 1945 S. Have not seen too many
War Nickels floating around in this condition these days. I guess I was just thinking not worth grading as the value would not be cost effective. Yea...I'll stick to that excuse. lol but it is a keeper.
Appreciate the continued candor from all.
Posted 12/03/2019 05:27 am
