1968 S Jefferson Proof W/Die Break.

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Dowhat Pillar of the Community United States 876 Posts	Posted 09/13/2021 6:05 pm I have this coin as described with a die break on the obverse @ about 7.5 k. I pulled it out of my look later stash and just noticed the Crack. My question is, how do proofs get struc from damaged dies ? The reason I set this one aside was suspicion of DDO as wall as DDR. Then I saw the Crack. There is a button load of varieties for this date that I will have to wade through. My main question is the quality control these proof dies actually go thru. At some later time I may provide images but only after I compare to the many examples that come close to what I observe. Perhaps a savy Jefferson enthusiast might cut my search time. Anyways, just asking. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 09/13/2021 6:37 pm A picture of this coin would be nice to see if you can 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
Dowhat Pillar of the Community United States 876 Posts	Posted 09/13/2021 7:04 pm Dearborn, I sure can. But not before I have the time to narrow it down. But this is not the time for me to do that. I am mostly wondering how cracks make it on to proof coins. Lack of quality control is my best quess as this is surely not the only example. It almost seems to me that common events that occur in business strikes, slip through as proofs. Am I wrong to think that these events degrade a proof coin? That is my inquiry. Report this Post to the Staff
silverwolf Pillar of the Community Canada 3733 Posts	Posted 09/13/2021 7:11 pm damaged dies, should be pulled as soon as damage is spotted.. striking proof coins, does it happen ..probably. do some sneak through.. most likely.. With that being said there is a market for large die cracks on proof coins.. smaller the crack the smaller the interest. and premium. Photos' would certainly help us go forward with this post.. edited for typo. Edited by silverwolf 09/13/2021 7:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/13/2021 7:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 09/13/2021 7:48 pm Quote: Dearborn, I sure can. But not before I have the time to narrow it down. But this is not the time for me to do that. Ah, ok. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 09/13/2021 8:03 pm here try this site: https://antique-marks.com/coin-proo...-errors.html 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
silverwolf Pillar of the Community Canada 3733 Posts	Posted 09/13/2021 8:07 pm Quote: here try this site: https://antique-marks.com/coin-proo...-errors.html there is no help there at all? how does it help the op with the original question.. Edited by silverwolf 09/13/2021 8:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dowhat Pillar of the Community United States 876 Posts	Posted 09/14/2021 04:37 am Breaking News! What I thought to be a break is actually a design element of the bust. Being immersed in Lincolns for the past couple of years, my familiararety of Jeffersons is quite lacking. Not to mention the difficulties in deserning any anomalies on proof coins due to the glare issues. I appreciate the responses to this post and apologize for wasting anyone's time. If I knew how I would remove this post to prevent any more replies. However, if I am able to find a match for the split serifs that show on the reverse,I will start a new thread seeking opinions. Sorry about that. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/14/2021 09:55 am We all have seen this happen. That is how we learn more, when these events happen. Don't sweat it. Report this Post to the Staff
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