Big Ole Die Cracks

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by hotwheelsearl, Aug 27, 2016.

  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    I've never noticed or even cared about die cracks before, but I was checking out some non-display worthy morgans I had in a tube, and found a couple with some uber long die cracks.

    Just thought I'd share :)
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  3. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    I really like die cracks.
    Gives a coin personality.
    Look at Shield nickels sometime.
    Lot's of them have extensive die cracks.
     
  4. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    @hotwheelsearl

    Die cracks are very common on Morgan dollars. It takes 130+ tons of striking pressure to produce a Morgan.

    Chris
     
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  5. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    I love die cracks!! To me they add a lot of character to a coin. Here is a 1950 Washington Quarter I recently picked up.

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    Here's the cracked mapped out in red.
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  6. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Neato! That crack is huge!
     
  7. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

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  9. Marshall

    Marshall Junior Member

    I like the crack and I love the photography.
     
  10. Dave Waterstraat

    Dave Waterstraat Well-Known Member

  11. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    Thank you very much @Marshall
     
  12. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

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  13. Dave Waterstraat

    Dave Waterstraat Well-Known Member

    If you're into cracked Morgans it should be your second home. It is mine! :)
     
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