I think what's useful about this picture--it indicates there may be more markers than just the die crack across the cheek. For example, if you're looking for Buffs to acid-treat the date of a potential 1918/7, you might also look for these additional cracks. Next to the cheek crack, I often see a beginning of the crack on the tip of the nose, the next being the crack connecting the long feather to the rim. 
Posted 03/12/2017 4:12 pm
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Die state is almost always overlooked but in my opinion it's nearly as important as grade, especially for doubled dies.
Die state is almost always overlooked but in my opinion it's nearly as important as grade, especially for doubled dies.
Especially for varieties because the details don't hold up well under extreme die wear. This coin was graded "VF35" in a PCGS holder--and sold for a similar price to VF35s without so much die wear. 
Edited by Thulium
03/12/2017 4:13 pm
03/12/2017 4:13 pm
