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Be patient, I called for backup!
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I'm not the backup called for, but it is a die crack from the eagle's wingtip to the rim. There is no die break, just a crack in the die (which creates a raised line on the coin).  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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05/02/2018 02:54 am
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 Its a die crack. Cracks can form most anywhere. Wherever the die metal is the weakest, or has a flaw from tempering, cracks open up. They actually start on the inside, then rise to the surface. The incused device has caused this metal weakness, it "pulls" the metal inwards when hubbed from the master die, this is a metal stressor. While it is unusual to continue along the device, that's where this die was weakest.  Edited by Crazyb0
05/02/2018 02:56 am
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Thanks for the help gentleman as I'm sure the op appreciates it! I should of stayed with my first thought which was a die crack.
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Yeahhhh...at least I learned something new today...thanks
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 When you say "spiky hair eagle," are you referring to the top of the eagle's head? That appears to be just damage, but you do have the die crack, which is a much better thing. |
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I agree with the other, it looks like a die crack.
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THanks for all of your answers..What does the die crack do for the value of the coins? Or just keep it for fun..
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There really isn't any added value to it however you will find some on ebay for sale. There fun to collect and you may want to look on Cuds on coins to try and attribute it. If you do not find a match then you may submit pictures to JC @ cudsoncoins.com and have it attributed with your name noted as the finder and owner and you'll be published! Edit: you will need clear pictures of the entire obverse and reverse as well as a close up of the area in question. Edited by Tootallious
05/02/2018 12:32 pm
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ANY value for this Die break..
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 In my honest opinion it's worth $0.25 but like I said, there are people that buy them. As a side note, you are not going to get rich on coins with die cracks even if you had hundreds of them! Do yourself a favor and do some research when you have the time. The best tool for collectors is to gain knowledge and as this forum is an excellent learning tool there are many books to read as well as websites like Cuds on coins and variety vista just to mention a couple that will help you on your journey.  Edited by Tootallious
05/02/2018 12:49 pm
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Thanks Sir..i want to get rich for my knowledge..i will do my best to get close to your knowledge..i am new and learning..appreciate all the helps..
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Not worth more than 25 cents, but definitely a keeper. Definitely a die crack, as others have stated.
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