Good morning all I have this dime I ran across today . The w in we looks like a cud at the bottom. Any thoughts? Thanks all.
Hard to tell on a photo. If the area in question is a depression, then yes, it is post-mint damage and a definite spender. If the whole area of the spot is raised, it is a die chip. These are common on dimes and really give it little or no added value. A cud would be a "blob" that appears to come from the edge of the coin and is caused by a portion of the die breaking off.
Circulation damage to the letter W. These are true Cuds. They are on the edge of the coin and raised.
A Cud is metal buildup from a broken die that must touch the edge. The dime you posted took a hit. Welcome to CT.
Hey Ed! Cool examples of Cuds bud... Have you ever "dug" an error coin or maybe a cut coin by human hands not an Ox or some other creature like a plow... ?? I have seen cut large Cents. I wonder why they would cut one of those.
