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?
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.
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".
So there's a difference between plating issue and die crack? I don't really understand but you've given me something to research.
That would be an oddly shaped plating bubble, wouldn't it? I mean, don't plating bubbles look like bubbles?
Feel free to disagree with me, especially when I'm wrong. 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.
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.
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.
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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