1954 Washington Quarter Possible Error

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JoeVegas444 Valued Member United States 113 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 1:45 pm I have 10 of these 1954 quarters with this jagged line going across Washington's forehead. Since each one of these quarters has this issue, I'm thinking this is some sort of defect and not post mint damage. What do you think? Lamination? I took pictures in different lighting to help with the analysis Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21620 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 1:51 pm It wouldn't be a lamination in the same spot on all ten coins. If the mark is raised, then it is probably a die crack. Edited by JimmyD 03/15/2021 1:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2340 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 1:55 pm smat Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 1:57 pm I am thinking die crack. Congrats on 100 posts, contest time John1 Report this Post to the Staff
JoeVegas444 Valued Member United States 113 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 2:02 pm If it is a die crack, does it add any premium to the coin? Or is it not big enough? Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19184 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 2:17 pm A die crack may be attractive to someone who likes die cracks. Some collectors run from die cracks, others love 'em. Edited by ijn1944 03/15/2021 2:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 2:39 pm I wouldn't bet on a premium. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 2:44 pm Most often it happens under the bust line. Sometimes it becomes a Cud. Edited by coop 03/15/2021 2:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Numisma Pillar of the Community United States 4963 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 2:47 pm with die cracks. I'm seeing another one on the eagle's right wing. Probably no premium, but it's good looking coin at any rate. Having ten from the same die pairing might net you a few bucks extra if you sold them together. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 3:52 pm Die cracks on the top of Washington's head seems to be a common place for them to develop for some reason. Report this Post to the Staff
JoeVegas444 Valued Member United States 113 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 4:16 pm Its interesting. I found a similar coin (a year off) on ebay, and they are asking $100 for it. Overpriced? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Washi...203299231529 Report this Post to the Staff
mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 2955 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 8:17 pm Yeah, I happen to love seeing more die cracks, something to study Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96837 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 9:26 pm Quote: Its interesting. I found a similar coin (a year off) on ebay, and they are asking $100 for it. Overpriced? Yeah I would not pay that kind of premium for a crack on the head. Looking at the listing, I think nobody else wouldn't either as he had to reduce the price..... Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Numisma Pillar of the Community United States 4963 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 9:53 pm Only sold listings are useful for estimating the value. People can and do ask whatever they want, but no one's going to buy it unless the price is reasonable. Report this Post to the Staff
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