1948 South Africa 5 Shillings With Die "flake" On Reverse?

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Khromtau Pillar of the Community United States 676 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 5:23 pm I picked this coin up at a show earlier and was wondering if I am seeing a die "flake"(or chip,but flake seemed more appropriate)? It is not very tall, but there is definitely a raised area on the springbok's back, in the middle. I was looking at pictures online and did not see any with a raised area like mine has. Any thoughts? Would this increase its value, or not? Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34410 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 6:59 pm @khr, I don't think that this would be a die chip, but not sure when it would be other than damage of some sort. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7940 Posts	Posted 12/17/2022 8:45 pm I agree. I think there are deep scratches around this area that give an optical impression of a raised area that probably is not really there. A delamination usually has a 3-dimensional edge or lip, which I also do not see here. Report this Post to the Staff
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1948 South Africa 5 Shillings With Die "Flake" On Reverse?