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Pillar of the Community
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Those look like die cracks.
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Rest in Peace
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Yes you have a couple of die cracks going on and some light scratches on the slab . Nice coin .  |
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Pillar of the Community
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 We pay what they are worth to us. If you are happy with the coin, it was money well spent.  |
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and what a gorgeous coin,enjoy! |
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Lists at $31.25. They are die cracks,nice looking coin over all. John1  |
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Oh man, I've never seen a War Nickel in MS66 condition before, that's awesome. As John pointed out NumisMedia lists the value at $31.25, so you did not overpay. To me, the die cracks makes the coin more desirable. I would pay $30 in a heartbeat for this nice coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Now I regret selling all of my raw MS 66 War Nickels for $5!  |
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What exactly makes die cracks desirable?
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice, and it looks like die cracks
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Pillar of the Community
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Wikipedia: Quote:
A die crack occurs when a die, after being subjected to immense pressure during the minting process, cracks, causing a small gap in the die. If this damaged die cointinues [sic] to produce coins, the metal will fill into the crack, thus revealing a raised line of metal in the finished coin. Specimens with more prominent die cracks can command a high premium and are valued greatly by some collectors. I had to laugh at the way they spelled continues (cointinues), lol. I bet it was intentional. Coins with die cracks are not real common and are considered errors. Some collectors like this type of stuff. |
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Beautiful coin! Somewhat curious that NGC would not note the die cracks with it's grading, but I agree they add to it's appeal.
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Nice coin! Seems like you got a good deal!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Beautiful coin, fair enough price - heck, the slab cost that much alone.
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Pillar of the Community
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Die cracks would be an error designation and an extra fee
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Thanks Slamnbass....I am still learning.....
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) which would make me happier considering I've been looking for a coin with some. Anyways, what is your opinion?
Posted 01/27/2017 9:08 pm
