1863 Indian Head Cent with retained cud

dpvilla

Has anyone seen this variety before? The reverse is rotated CCW approximately 25 degrees and has a retained cud.
Any info will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

STONE

I've seen it before.

To a Cud/Die Crack/Error collector it demands a small/modest premium over the regular value of the coin.

CaptHenway

I do not recall seeing that one before.
It is nice, but I agree that the premium is small.
TD

ThePennyLady

I've seen it a few times and really like how dramatic the retained cud is. The premium will depend on how large the retained cud is, how displaced it is, and of course the quality of the coin. I have a couple in my collection.....

EagleEye

Most Indian cent reverse retained cuds show the detail sunken because it is the anvil die (bottom). The broken part of the die slides down into the press and doesn't fall out of the die. The OP's coin is unusual in that the broken part of the die is sticking out more than the rest of the die (it impresses into the coin deeper). It is fighting gravity and the pounding of the obverse die.