Another Error

[shanegalang]

I have quite a few errors to show and ask about. I hope its ok to start a new topic each time, or would it be better to just include them in 1 thread?

Heres another: 1955 S cent with what I have determined to be a "cud" in the first 5. Also looks like something that shouldnt be on the "S". thanks, Shane

[eagames]

Looks like a die chip or CUD on the 5 and probably another small one on the S.

Most people would call it a CUD. I would
Some people might say a CUD needs to be on the rim of the coin.

http://coins.about.com/od/coinsglossary/g/cud_defined.htm

[shanegalang]

Thank you.......and a nice link with an abundance of information. Has all the hype died down about the "smooth" George error on the new dollar? I paid $90 for one and I'm wondering if they are increasing in value or decreasing. I assume I need to hold on to it and see what the future holds.

[coppersleuth]

Welcome!

From my own experience, the 1955 Lincolns are rich with similar aspects. What you see on the 5 is considered more of a "blob" and would not be considered a "cud" in the purist sense of the word. Cuds are more often identified when a piece of the die breaks off and where the area affected includes, in part, an edge of the coin. A good reference example for you is "The Cud Book" by Thurman and Margolis. Tons of pics of cuds on all types of coins, and in all cases, the affected area includes the coin edge.

The 1955 series (all mint marks) comes with plenty of blobs (i.e. the venerable but over-rated "BIE" error), as well as interesting die gouges and other characterisitics that make the year fun to look through. A curiousity to enjoy and perhaps to collect a series of "blobs", but otherwise no premium for these.

Enjoy the hunt, and I hope this reference helps!

[coppercoins]

CUD always involves the edge of the design. You have a die break, but not a CUD...and they are common.

[carlb]

True they are common but as to no value, sure wish someone would tell the people selling them at coin shows. At a flea market a guy gave me some 57D Cents that he noticed had a similar blob and thought the coins were no good because of that. He said he had a roll of them but spent most where he could. Saw the same ones at a coin show for $1 each so never put to much on what people say about no value.