Rocsteddie
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I have a few just wondering if some are more desirable than others. This one and a couple of wheat pennies. Thanks View attachment 1519318
Die chips.
cuds-on-coins.com
I defiantly have a better idea as to I d and what to look for. I am not a collector per say but enjoy the hobby. Thanks everyone for all the insight.
To add to the knowledge, an area in the inner part of the die that's bigger than a chip is called an interior die break.
A die chip occurs when any portion of a die is chipped off through use. This could be minor, and barely visible, to multiple chips that are more than obvious to the unaided eye.
A die crack is when any portion of a die is cracked. This can be anywhere from barely visible to the entire diameter of the coin. Multiple die cracks are also possible.
A cud is a specific type of die break where part of the die, which includes a portion of the edge, has broken off, leaving a void. A cud could start as a chip or as a crack.
The portion of the die that breaks off ends up as a tiny piece of refuse on the workroom floor until someone sweeps. It could also end up in a hopper with minted coins. Either way, the broken bit of the die ends up as refuse.
I would suggest that you learn everything you can on the subject of manufacturing coins. By knowing every aspect of this process, it will become easier to recognize errors. It will also be easier to recognize post mint damage.
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