Well this one is a die break. After the die crack or chip enlarges, it eventually is called a die break. When the edge of the die breaks away then it is called a Cud.

When the die splits and breaks off it is called a split die:

Before this happens you see die cracks/breaks across the center of the coins.

Also there are rim Cuds:

But when the term Cud is used, the metal will be higher than the rim:

Seeing will help keep this in mind. You might do a screen shot of this area to record all this information and images for your personal education files?

When the die splits and breaks off it is called a split die:

Before this happens you see die cracks/breaks across the center of the coins.

Also there are rim Cuds:

But when the term Cud is used, the metal will be higher than the rim:

Seeing will help keep this in mind. You might do a screen shot of this area to record all this information and images for your personal education files?






















