Learning about errors... Die cracks

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by dessibliss, Mar 5, 2016.

  1. dessibliss

    dessibliss New Member

    Is this a die crack? It doesn't look like a regular scratch or anything but I'm not a pro at telling. What do you think? Worth keeping? IMG_20160305_191749.jpg
     

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  3. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    You're talking about the reverse, from the U in UNITED down to the building and almost to the O in ONE? That looks raised. If so, it's a die crack alright!

    As for whether it's worth keeping... it's a cent. I don't see anything that makes it super valuable, but you're not out much money if you keep it.
     
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  4. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    I hate to have to disagree with Paul, but I'm not seeing a die crack but a plating issue. If you look closely the apparent "line" (for the lack of a better term) will likely show as elongated "bumps".
     
  5. dessibliss

    dessibliss New Member

    So there's a difference between plating issue and die crack? I don't really understand but you've given me something to research.
     
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  6. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    That would be an oddly shaped plating bubble, wouldn't it? I mean, don't plating bubbles look like bubbles?
     
  7. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    Feel free to disagree with me, especially when I'm wrong. :p

    Yes, the difference is that a die crack is an issue on the die and it will show up on every coin struck with that die after it appears. Plating bubbles are when a small amount of gas gets trapped in between the zinc core and copper plating. They're both raised, but plating issues will only show up on a single coin, and aren't really that interesting.

    http://www.error-ref.com/blisteredplating/ has some pictures, and, now, I'm a little more convinced it might be a plating issue.

    I have a lot to learn about errors. :)
     
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  8. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    Oftentimes yes, but not always. Such elongated/linear plating issues are not unheard of, and in fact, can be fairly common (although not to the level of the more roundish/blobish types) on earlier plated cents.
     
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  9. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    A big difference actually... night and day. Kudos for your willingness to research and learn on your own; I cannot tell you how nice it is to hear someone newer say that! See what you can discover/learn, and then, if you've any questions, don't be afraid to ask.

    Welcome to the forum.
     
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  10. dessibliss

    dessibliss New Member

    Thanks=) I really got into this so I'm always looking stuff up and writing things down. I still think its a cool find. May not be worth much but I like it so i think it's a keeper!
     
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  11. paddyman98

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  12. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    :hilarious: Not laughing at you but with you... I made mistakes at times making calls on errors.
     
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  13. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    http://www.error-ref.com/blisteredplating/

    edit - sorry I see you saw this info already :wacky:
     
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  14. loopytoad74

    loopytoad74 Active Member

    Great link Paddyman,thankyou for sharing.:)
     
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  15. tomfiggy

    tomfiggy Well-Known Member

    Plating bubbles can be any shape.
     
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