"Variety" vs "Error"

"Variety" and "Error" are different terms with different meanings. An ERROR is an event during the minting process. The coin produced will be unique, although similar coins can be produced by a similar event. Example: an off center coin, 1943 copper cent, brockage A Die Variety is the result of a change or difference in the die. ALL coins produced by that die will exhibit the same feature. Because the die is in heavy use, some modest changes will appear over time. Example: Doubled Die, Repunched Mintmark, cud A Design Variety is the result in a change in the design. ALL coins produced by a die with a design change will exhibit the same feature. Example: 2000 Wide AM Cent. It is possible for any die to produce an error. The result would be a coin that is an error AND variety. Example: Off center 2000 Wide Am The terms used can get rather technical but reference significant differences in what is going on. I see "cud" being often employed incorrectly when "die chip" would be appropriate. It can be a subtle misuse of term, but if you want to kick up your game to the next level, learn the terms.