1864 2 Cent Large Motto With Die Break Error?

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DavidSV New Member United States 28 Posts	Posted 04/20/2016 8:31 pm Hello all, I'm new to the forum and typically collect ancients, however, I have an 1864 2 cent large motto that has a clear protrusion coming out to the left of the "o" in of. I don't see much on the topic anywhere, is this pretty rare? The coin is not in great shape but the mark seems certainly due to the strike. Thanks in advance for any insight! Edited by DavidSV 04/20/2016 8:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff

TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 04/20/2016 8:38 pm Looks to be a simple die crack. No added value. Quote: The coin is not in great shape but it's certainly due to the strike. Nope, definitely wear. A weak strike would look a LOT different. Report this Post to the Staff
DavidSV New Member United States 28 Posts	Posted 04/20/2016 8:47 pm Thank you sir! If it's noteworthy I meant that the mark was from the strike, the condition is certainly wear, my fault for miswording. Thanks again! Edited by DavidSV 04/20/2016 9:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 04/20/2016 10:36 pm It looks raised, which means that it was an artefact in the die itself. Die cracks in coins from this era are very common. Report this Post to the Staff
billjones Pillar of the Community United States 1499 Posts	Posted 04/21/2016 08:37 am Just to clarify, a die break is not an "error;" it's called a die state. Die breaks are a normal part of the coin manufacturing process. And yes, many coins from this era and before in U.S. coinage show die breaks. Report this Post to the Staff
DavidSV New Member United States 28 Posts	Posted 04/21/2016 09:30 am Thank you; I'm still a self educating rookie, this info is all appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/21/2016 4:44 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
georgescoins Valued Member United States 431 Posts	Posted 04/21/2016 5:50 pm Billjones put it perfectly. Report this Post to the Staff
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