1985 P Lincoln Cent With A Long Die Crack

Looks more like a coin scratch. Note the trench in the center with debris rising on the sides like this:

A die crack will be irregular in shape and raised on the center of the affected area, because of a void that is opening on the the die.

Note the upper left image of the die crack? See the void on the die? That is what makes the metal raise on the coin.


A coin scratch will be incuse marks into the design/devices or fields on the coin. A die crack will be raised over the fields and devices on the coin. All raised.

CoopHome: What is the difference between a die crack and a coin scratch?

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Incredible photography skills

Thanks, Blind Squirrel for the compliment but I should know how to take Pics. I spent 35 years in Television Broadcast and was a chief engineer at a post-production facility, so I should be able to take an electronic picture. Unfortunately, my microscope cost 120 bucks from Amazon not 10,000 a good RGB camera cost! Make do with what I got. Regards!