1993-P LMC REV Die Crack

Keep in mind the same design can/does breakdown over and over the same. But they were not from the same die. Just the same events over and over happen and cause the same affects. When you look even closer, you can see the device crack is not in the same location. Sure it is on the same device. But note exact location? The 1993 example die crack flows through center of the curve of the 'R'. The 1997 example it runs closer to the inside loop of the 'R'. So while it looks like the same die crack, it is not on the same die. Just the same events over and over cause the same breakdown. I would like larger of the 1997 coin just like the first image for my educational files. Why? For a teaching lesson. It helps us to appreciate that a die crack is to be exactly correct location if used as a marker. That would something I would to have for my educational files. Thanks.

So many times you will see on a variety listed with a die through XXXX, but the location needs to be exact. that is what I wanting others to consider. Why? Because a die crack in even the slightest difference of location, means it is not from that die. That will help a lot.

Thanks, that helps a lot. I've been waiting for these images for a long time. Now I have them as an educational tool.

So, are cracks of this nature of significance to those of you that collect/track dies? I ask because when I find these, I don't keep or picture here. Do I need to just in case there's one that may be new to those that watch this type of dmg?

They are mainly used for variety coins. They die will crack and matching the exact crack will make or break an attribution. (first you need to match the variety, then the markers come into play) A marker means nothing if the variety is not there. Sometimes a close match maybe misleading. But only when they put the cart ahead of the horse. I repeat: First you need to match the variety, then the markers come into play.