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Valued Member
Canada
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Since I'm not an expert on errors of coins. I found this nickel. Not sure what its called and what, if any value there is on this nickel. Thanks to the experts here   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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You have a nice Die Crack.
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Valued Member
 Canada
235 Posts |
Thanks for the reply, so its called a die crack. I'm learning lol. Is there any value to this, although its not what I really look for in this hobby. I just love collecting and searching. Thanks for all the help and knowledge this place has. Its a great site.
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Valued Member
Canada
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It seems weird around the lower part of the N though, from the picture I can't tell if it's PMD or actually a die crack. |
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Valued Member
Canada
235 Posts |
It starts from the A and goes right through, Its the best pic I can do. There is no scratch as I can see and tgere is a bump on it.
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Valued Member
Canada
284 Posts |
Well if the line is dug in the coin it's PMD, if it's like a bump, then it's a die crack. |
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If that's a die crack..that's the largest and best one I've seen so far. Nice |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Usually, a die crack starts from the rim, this looks more like extra piece of metal has fell on the coin when it was struck, or a die chip.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Shaft, I think you hit the nail right on the head. Its actually sticking out and yes, its the biggest I've ever seen as well. It definitely is a bump.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Its interesting that it goes through the N and under the 9.. Is that common for a die crack?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2301 Posts |
The pictures are just not good enough for analysis IMO. Die cracks can start and stop any where. Look at the 43-52 silver half dollars, many do not reach the rims. Many stop at one edge of a design element and continue on the other side of the same element. Better images or coin in hand is a must here.
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Valued Member
Canada
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This is not a crack, that I can gurantee you. I can see throught the lens as its a bump on the coin. Its the best pic I can get. If there is a better way of taking pics, please some one let me know, I would love to know how. Thanks for all the input guys.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Folcan, a crack on a die makes a bump on a coin.
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Posted 02/22/2012 10:08 pm
