It could be a small rim cud, but please check the edge of the coin where that 'circle' is. Based on the photos only, it's a small rim bump. If there is a dent on the coin on the edge, it's damaged.
Fred... Thanks. The area circled is raised with no dents noted around it. The other side of the coin looks "normal". So a rim bump has the anomaly staying on the rim and a CUD involves extending further into the coin surface? Still cool... at least for me. First one found. Again, thanks! ~Rob
Thanks, Sensible. Don't get me wrong... If I found a coin with some value it would be awesome. Finding new things on coins is cool. I'll put it in a 2x2 for my own keeping. ~Rob
Just curious about terminology and such... The cuds-on-coins.com site has a CU-5c-1941s-03R cud collar coin. What make the distinction between a cud collar and a rim bump? I can take more pictures showing there is not denting or other "trauma" to the coin indicating damage. It appears as though it originates from the coin "naturally" from its creation, like a piece of the die was missing there. Below is the 5c coin I refer to on the site: My 25c coin: You can see the edge and the inner rim are intact throughout the anomaly. The anomaly is raised and not dented or gouged. Thanks. ~Rob
A collar cud means there was a chip out of the Collar, not the Die. A rim cud is on the rim/edge of the die. (having nothing to do with the collar) Can you show us a photo of the reeded edge where the rim cud anomaly is?
Thanks for the knowledge Fred... I can and will take a photo later but at work at the moment. Standby for the photo of the reeded edge. ~Rob
Okay... Let's see how these pictures go: This picture has the anomaly immediately to the top of the coin in this picture. Very small but raised area below the Q. Again, raised area below the Q... very small indeed. ~Rob
You're welcome, Fred. Cool. Just outta curiosity, what does a small rim cud such as this add to the coin? What determines value in a cud? Regardless it is a keeper for me, as it is my first cud found. Again, thanks for the knowledge. ~Rob
With the exception of just a few Kennedy Halves, and some Silver dollars (Mogan & Peace), I've not seen rim cuds bringing any premium. More of an 'interesting conversation piece' and study coin than any market value, imo.