Texas Quarter Die Crack

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That is a nice one.. Thanks for sharing!

 

It's a little bit interesting since it comes directly to the point of the star, but you do have to realize that die cracks are just about the most common error you might find on any denomination of coin.

Chris

 

Both @paddyman98 and @cmp9ball are right it is a good one as it presents itself well. Also it is very small very minor die crack so common and worth $.25 Now that being said good eye for catching it. I have a nickle I just found that has a really nice die crack around the rim, very spectacular what’s it worth? A couple of nickles maybe. So what I’m saying you’ll find darn cool die cracks that are not worth much but very high on the cool factor. I’ll get that image up in a couple of mins.

 

Just another common coin with a die crack....but how cool is this one! So keep looking and you’ll find lots of neat stuff. BTW this becomes a rim cud when the cracked piece breaks off the die.

 

Yea, I didn't think it was worth anything. Just another cool coin for the error collection.

 

Thank you for my 15,000th Like!

Chris

 

@cpm9ball Congratulations on a huge achievement!

 

That's a funny one. Good eye catching it. It almost looks like it could be a lamination.

 

This is a die crack JUST before it breaks off. IMO. I use my iPhone for taking images and can’t get side shots or you would clearly see that it’s just a die crack. Always better to have the coin in hand.

 

That's not a die crack on the '64 nickel.

 

EVERY part That looks like a line is RAISED. EVERY other feature you see that’s not normal nickel that looks like a line is RAISED. Looks like a die crack to me. This crack is just about to be broken off of the die so the edges of the lettering are ragged from pre cuds. It’s not my first die crack so if it’s not a die crack then it must be? You tell me, I’ve got it in my hand so I’ll tell you if you right....Go!

 

Not to change the subject, but the "Koin Tongs" at the link below are perfect for taking photos of the edge of a coin. They are made of plastic so not to damage a coin, and they also have a locking mechanism so you can work "hands-free' while taking your photos.

http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-cleaning-accessories.html#coin-tongs

Chris

 

Wow, I took a lot of heat for using plastic tweezers to hold a coin on this forum.
Next time I'll use Q Tips.

 

I use the Koin Tongs, and they have never damaged my coins. The only contact is on the rim, but it's not like using pliers.

How can you possibly hold a coin with Q-Tips?

Chris

 

Thanks Chris it’s not holding the coin that’s the problem it’s holding the phone that is the challenge.

pliers got it thanks Chris I’ll go buy the biggest pair I can find and clamp down like the dickens. Once you put those little crimp marks in Abe’s face he ain’t movin. Then I can get a good picture of that sweet DDO I’ve got like the one I saw on YouTube. Here it is now. If only I could clamp this with


Ah ha. This
Chris your a genius! Coin doesn’t move at all thanks!

 

@cpm9ball your are a mean man. YOU made me bend my favorite penny and it was the good Zinc kind too.

 

I fear that you may be using a form of dry wit which does not succeed with some of the newer members. If I am correct, you are sending the wrong message to those who want to learn. May I suggest that you use some of the smilies so that you convey your true feelings.

In the meantime, these are Koin Tongs.

Besides using them to dip coins in acetone, they can also be used to stand a coin on its edge by using the self-locking feature for the purpose of taking photos of that area. I have never damaged a coin using them.

Channel locks are a poor substitute because you cannot use them to hold the coin and have both hands free to take your photos.

Chris

 

You are right Chris I’m sorry for that. There are many ways to safely handle coins, coin tongs are a proven method many use. I don’t own any but would not hesitate using them to safely handle coins. I DO NOT USE PLIERS TO HANDLE COINS and do not recommend using them to handle coins.
Reed.

 

The Q tips were a joke. Obviously not a very good one.