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This one is kinda neat.  |
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Was this fairly common on the mid to late 50's, especially on the obverse? I had several 55's and 57's that had lots of gunk in the numbers.
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I believe they are common for EVERY year. The dies wear out, chip, crack, break, etc. Die chips are common inside the dates and in LIBERTY on the obverse as well. Some of the LIBERTY chips were considered "BIE" coins, or other variations of letters depending on where the chip occurred. Generally speaking, the dies will chip and crack at stress points. Although they have no additional value just for chips and cracks, unless they involve the rim and a break resulting in a Cud, I still think they are cool. Post some pics! We always like to look at them! Plus, what you are calling "gunk" may be something of interest. Until we see them, we don't know! |
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Here's a nice red/brown 1955D with a chip on the left wheat stalk.  Matt |
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Ok, here is what I was talking about. This is the best example I have. Notice the crud in the 9, the 5, and the B in Liberty. I have a bunch of similars, some different years, all with crud in the date.  |
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LOL - why do you call them "crud"? The B and the 5 are die chips. I can't tell if the 9 has just suffered post mint damage or not. I have found a lot of these in the 50's. They are common, but I still like 'em!
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I have 12 sitting here in front of me, all from the 50's, all have the die breaks in the date. I kept them because they were different. To each his own I guess.
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That's what the hobby is all about! If you like it, collect it! I like the die chips and cracks and clashes. Especially if more than one exist on the same coin. And I really like the MONSTERS like the one I posted awhile back here: https://goccf.com/t/61879 |
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here's my "BIE", one of my favorites.   |
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Nice one jedi! Thanks for sharing!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Sometimes they get pretty tall as the die chips out more and more.  The dies in the 50's were way over used and fell apart gradually but didn't get retired soon. That is why we see the dies fallen arches showing during these years. |
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Coop, is there a picture of anything that you don't have? LOL!
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Believe it or not I have many that have never been posted...yet. But when that subject comes up, I'm ready.   |
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LOL, great pics Coop. That's quite a library of photos you have.
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And I'm sure he has them all saved randomly on his desktop. :)
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