Die Cracks, Die Clashes And Trail Dies.

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Pete41 Valued Member United States 261 Posts	Posted 12/19/2014 10:07 pm There have been a few recent topics on this subject. If a coin has a die crack, a die clash or die trails, do these conditions add to the value of the coin, particularly MS coins. Report this Post to the Staff

Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 12/19/2014 11:30 pm Depends. I think that there is a growing interest in these types of coins, perhaps more so with die trails. Mint state coins are nice, but certain cracks, trails, and clashes add interest. As for value, it really comes down to the significance of the issue. Significant die clashes can draw decent money; trails and cracks less so. But as I've often said here, would the Liberty Bell be as interesting without the crack? All in the eye of the hobbyist. I look for these when I CRH and keep the ones that suit me. Finding higher grade coins helps, especially on clashes and trails where witness marks can be dulled by abrasion or hidden on a worn coin. Good luck on the hunt! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/20/2014 02:45 am It all depends on how strong they are. The stronger the better. Clashes: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...G_ROCK_A.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...G_ROCK_B.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._ROCK_01.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._ROCK_02.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._ROCK_03.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._ROCK_04.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._ROCK_05.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._ROCK_06.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._ROCK_07.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._ROCK_08.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Obverse1.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Obverse2.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Obverse3.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Obverse4.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Reverse1.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Reverse2.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Reverse3.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Reverse4.jpg Note a lot of transfer from the opposite sides. These can go for what ever it takes to get these on ebay. The Cent sold for over $75. He only found one in the lot he checked through. Nickel has never been up for sale. Trails: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...ansRmine.jpg Interest show for stronger examples: Less for lighter examples: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...RAILS_01.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._unknown.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...irst_One.jpg Die cracks would need to be across the whole coin and if the die is spliting, then the more interest is shown: I don't have any good images of these on my image host right now. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/20/2014 06:51 am What Rackster said. I must have at least 100+ trail dies. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 12/20/2014 08:29 am A VERY generalized statement: Those features only add to the value of a coin when they are also a diagnostic for a variety. Otherwise they only make a coin "interesting" and will have a slightly higher value to a specialist. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 12/20/2014 08:36 am Those clashers are incredible coop! Report this Post to the Staff
Pete41 Valued Member United States 261 Posts	Posted 12/20/2014 09:56 am Thanks for the responses COOP, John and Rackster. I will certainly keep any good ones I find. Awesome images coop!! Report this Post to the Staff
Jason lynch Valued Member United States 57 Posts	Posted 12/21/2014 01:19 am I just sent in a 1889 slanted date Morgan dollar for VAM attribution and it has clashes both obv and rev I love that coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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