1955D LWC - Retained Lamination? (edit: pre-cud?)

I'm presuming this is a lamination - the edge crack looks too defined to be some sort of die break. Whatever it is, it looks like it's been there a while.

How common are laminations on wheat pennies? I'm guessing common? I've seen a couple so far while I search through these rolls I bought.

Thanks for any opinions

 

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Some kind of baby cud,IDB?nice find.

 

Oh, hmm. Ok. I was thinking that was just a lamination crack that had become worn down over time. So it might be some sort of idb eh?

 

It’s a pre cud. I’m not seeing it listed.
http://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-cent-retained-cuds-1955/

 

Thats what I thought.

 

Thanks for the link! Wow, I didn't even realize these were tracked... I need to start paying attention the the websites I'm given in the future

 

I wonder if this is related to CU-1c-1955D-01R in
http://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-cent-cuds-1950-1958/

 

Different locations. Interesting coin. Flip worthy in my book.

 

Like Kevin stated, it not in the same location.

 

Yep, I agree. I just (I think/hope?) followed all the rules required to submit this to cuds-on-coins. We'll see if it arrives. Thanks again for the site link.

Edit: Nope, rejected. JC says in order to be a pre-cud the crack has to be rim to rim.

 

Lamination perhaps, cud no. It's a keeper in my opinion.

 

It’s not a cud. Looks like a die crack that could be the start of a lamination. Definitely a keeper.

 

Is part this a scratch or is it crack?

 

Huh, you know I didn't notice that before. I took a couple of closeups to that area and I think you're right - that is a crack.

 

It appears to be crack to me. Here’s the definition for cud, pre cud, and retained cud.
http://cuds-on-coins.com/retained-cuds/

 

Hmm, but this looks like it's a crack on the coin itself, instead of a raised area that would indicate a crack on the die, right? If it's a crack on the coin itself, that would add evidence for a retained lamination, I would think.

 

Nice find. Thanks for the post.

 

Here’s a great explanation of various types of laminations. Look particularly close at the lamination crack.
http://www.error-ref.com/?s=Lamination+

Also read all of the definition link for cuds that I posted in a previous post. Look at several years of listed pre cuds and compare them with your coin. Let us know what you come up with as a diagnosis and I’ll tell you what I think and why. Great learning experience for all.

 

I think the second opinion is going to count.

 

Ah, I agree. This has more hallmarks of a lamination crack than a retained lamination, I think.

Ok, so here is my analysis. The Blue arrows are where the die crack occurred, the red arrows are the lamination cracks and the green arrow is simply wear from where the lamination has partially lifted and is becoming worn.

I have also decided that drawing arrows with a mouse sucks.