Give a man a fish, and he can feed himself for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he can feed himself for life. But, if a man refuses to learn, he will probably starve. This subject has been discussed numerous times since you've been here. Chris
Ok. A "cud" is a die crack the begins on the rim, expends into the field and then returns to the rim usually resulting in a broken die which, since it cannot apply the proper pressure, allows metal to flow into the broken area AND creates a weakness on the opposite side of the coin. From CONECA: "When a broken piece of a split die completely separates from the die and falls away, the result is commonly called a “cud.”Because of a lack of pressure, the planchet metal flows into the broken area of the die, creating a weakened image on the opposite side of the coin." EX: Too often, folks confuse the term "cud" with a die chip which creates a blob of metal "inside" the coin and not touching the rim.
Yes, and the OP should know this since it has been discussed over and over again in the time he has been a member. Chris
If you thought them to be die chips, then why the question? Oh, now I understand! Canadians don't know how to use the English language......"not unwelcome" means that they are welcome. Chris
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
