I've Had Conflicting Opinions On This Merc. Cuds Or Solder?

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Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 04/19/2024 6:59 pm In my opinion these are die breaks, the coin weighs out at 2.38 grams, so a tad under. I'd expect solder to add a fairly significant amount of weight. The unusual shape of the breaks also matches what I see on other Mercs on cudsoncoins. What do you think? Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 04/19/2024 9:51 pm Well I'm not seeing any weakness of the strike on the obverse, which is something I would expect to see on Cuds of this side. Also it is not raised above the rim (but could be worn down) I'll say not a Cud Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74090 Posts	Posted 04/19/2024 11:06 pm I don't think they're Cuds. Maybe solder? Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 04:13 am It also looks out of round which would make it lighter in weight. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 08:48 am How does making a coin out of round make it lighter too? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 10:09 am What does the edge look like by the ONE? Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3469 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 10:37 am It can't be Cuds if the rim is intact, can it? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 11:17 am Quote: It can't be Cuds if the rim is intact, can it? No it cannot, if that part of the die broke away then the rim details would also be gone.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
robbudo Pillar of the Community United States 2757 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 11:58 am out of round at region of interest- strongly pointing to PMD. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 12:56 pm Quote: How does making a coin out of round make it lighter too? It looks out of round because the edge most likely was shaved away making it lighter in weight. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Maine Member Valued Member United States 450 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 3:34 pm Out of my wheelhouse but I think pics of the rim would help the pros here. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 04/20/2024 4:11 pm Quote: It looks out of round because the edge most likely was shaved away making it lighter in weight. ok I can see your thinking process there john.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/21/2024 04:13 am You can see me thinking,I bet it is all the smoke coming out of my ears ...right John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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