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Archaeologist New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 06:40 am I have muddled along reading with fascination at the knowledge that is shared in these forums - to that end: I have a 1945 half dollar that appears to have an error that might relate to a known error that is described as "hoof through date." Does anyone with knowledge of this error care to comment on my observation or possibly care to share your opinion of the image I am sharing? Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21606 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 08:14 am That is a Die Crack that appears on many George VI 50c. The "Hoof Through Date" you refer to I think only pertains to the 1946's and is called the "Hoof Through 6" In 1949 there was a "Hoof Over Nine" Report this Post to the Staff
pginrh Valued Member Canada 456 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 08:57 am There are a number of different 1945 dies that deteriorated to die cracks that source from the unicorn's hoof . You have one of the less commonly found ones... nice find. Report this Post to the Staff
TerryT Pillar of the Community Canada 821 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 7:51 pm Here's a photo of the 1946 "hoof through 6". It is a die crack but it's much bigger than the usual die cracks. The 1949 "hoof in 9" is similar to this one but is more a single blob. Report this Post to the Staff
Archaeologist New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 12/05/2017 12:58 pm I have found the reference to the error I have made mention of regarding this coin. The error is recorded by Hans Zoell and listed as #457 it can be found at the coins and Canada website. Does such a distinction alter the value of said coin? Thank you to those who have shared info thus far. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21606 Posts	Posted 12/05/2017 1:54 pm Those numbers on the coinsandcanada website are not a Zoell Cat No. A 1945 50c piece would have a number 446 with a letter in front and behind. (Not sure which letters they are) As far a value, there might be a small premium. Still a nice coin to have. Report this Post to the Staff
pginrh Valued Member Canada 456 Posts	Posted 12/05/2017 3:47 pm I do not believe that Zoell catalogued this particular die crack.... I arbitrarily assigned Zoell nomenclature F446p to it for my collection Report this Post to the Staff
DEVLEC Pillar of the Community Canada 3234 Posts	Posted 12/05/2017 4:11 pm Quote: Does such a distinction alter the value of said coin? I would certainly say that it does add a substantial increase to the value. Report this Post to the Staff
Andy888 Valued Member Canada 324 Posts	Posted 12/06/2017 11:51 am I have a 1945 with the same die crack. nice coin Report this Post to the Staff
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