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Hello, New to coins, but REALLY enjoying learning about them. I was looking at this coin tonight. It can be seen here: https://www.davidlawrence.com/rare-coin/1403348It has a high grade— but a line can be seen on the obverse side extending from the "3" past a couple stars. What is this line? Does it detract from the value of the coin? I've seen them on others as well, and I can't find an explanation. Thank you very much! |
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Pillar of the Community
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It's a die crack and does not detract from the attractiveness or the value of the coin at all. It was created as part of the minting process.
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Rest in Peace
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While it doesn't necessarily affect grade, it may be an indicator of the die state and how details may look on a coin. That will all depend upon the strike itself as well. That is why grading is only one aspect of studying a coin, eye appeal may well determine it's selling factors.
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Bedrock of the Community
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 Some people seek die cracks on coins. I enjoy them personally and they add character to me. Some coins/years are more noted for them. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
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There is also 1 on reverse at 7 oclock and another at 3 oclock on reverse running across top of the letters and it looks like a spiked head maybe?through the liberty crown and the star above it and another 8 to 9 oclock on both reverse and obverse
Edited by Mrzllewellyn
01/29/2018 12:55 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Do you have dreams about die cracks, Mr. Z?  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Rest in Peace
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I just hope MR. Z doesn't live anywhere near California. I have relatives out there.
Some folks look for die cracks but they almost never increase the value of the coin. However, there will be a lot of newer collectors that will think it's damage.
You were smart enough to ask first, but not everyone is.
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Bedrock of the Community
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It is simple. If it bothers you, don't buy it. If you don't care about die cracks, buy it.
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Pillar of the Community
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No I just happen to see them all I like it   Edited by Mrzllewellyn
01/29/2018 09:32 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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 to the CCF! |
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It is a die crack. Should not affect the grade. |
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