die cracks

Do they make your coin worth more?

 

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They add interest and often times, they bring a premium on eBay. Some, however, consider them to be a flaw or distraction, so they avoid them altogether. Depending on the coin, the die crack can make it famous! Such as this 1807 "Bearded Goddess."

(image from PCGS CoinFacts).

You will find some good information here: http://www.cointalk.com/threads/is-this-true.238890/

 

Generally, no.
But C-B-D's is an example of an exception.

 

I just bought a 1883 ms 65 cc morgan and it has die cracks all around, State of America and Pluribus

 

That may help you identify a VAM variety, if you do some Google research.

 

Well It's been graded already. I'm still kinda new to all this

 

No, a common occurrence....however, some people will pay a premium. It depends on the coin.

 

Typically only if they help identify a rare variety or indicate a rare die state.

 

Your 83-CC is not special because of the die cracks. Keep in mind that it required 130-150 tons of pressure to strike the coins, so die failures were pretty common.

Chris

 

Thx guys for the help

 

speaking of die cracks, is it possible for a counterfeiter to put in a die crack and maybe die rust mark, as described on a famous coin?

 

Yes, but it will be possible to tell the difference unless it's copied from an original via high end transfer die.

 

Interesting, thanks for the information.