Hello! I was recently going through my pocket change and came across this. I have been collecting coins for many years but I must admit I am quite a novice to coin errors so I have a few questions pertaining to my find... what exactly is this? Die crack? Die break? Is this particulary rare or valuable? Regardless, a pretty cool find in my opinion. Thanks in advance for any helpful insight you may offer!
is this common? is this the type of error that I should have slabbed? I can enjoy the coin slabbed or not but would probably only slab this coin if it had value to justify the cost of sending it in.
It isn't common and is a very cool find. Should you have it slabbed? I don't know the value, but you can do some research to find out what this type of error sells for. IMO, all a slab is going to do is confirm that error is authentic and most people who collect errors will be able to determine that from a good pic. Others who are more active in collecting errors may be able to provide more accurate advice.
That is unusual, running all the way through like that, literally cutting the coin in half. This would be a very good acquisition for an error collector. Slabbing it would get you nowhere, as it's identifiable on its face. It's not like some freaky variety that would require an attribution. To get an idea of value, expose it some more. There are other lists besides this list. See what those think on the value.
thank you all for the insightful replies...i at least have a better idea of key words to search.. I did find this bit of info...
That is so cool! It's a different crack, and with a cud (break) adjacent to it, and it's a die from the same dime, a 2007-P. Save that picture.
Great find drc40211!...you may have discovered a ninth shattered obverse die. These 2007-P die breaks are way cool. Do you know if the seller on ebay actually sold his listing for his asking price? With the numerous shattered dies, it would seem acquiring one would be easy to do. Still, a die break aficianado could pay more for yours. Very prominent, as mentioned also rim to rim traverse and late die stage (LDS). Early die stage (EDS) would be hairline and not reach all the way across, perhaps. Spark
spark1951- as of right now the ebay listing I posted prior is still for sale. It is beingnsold by Sullivan numismatic and I did a search of completed auctions and see that this seller also sold 2 other similar dimes recently(I am attaching a screen shot). I haven't taken this particular coin to any of the coin shops I frequent but I know from previous conversations I have no local dealers who really buy error coins. I dont really collect error coins myself (mainly pre 1964 silver) but I have a few that I've found in circulation that are not worth more than just a few dollars. this is by far the coolest and most expensive find. I may research selling it, I would probably (definately) sell it for the right price though!
thanks again to every1 for being so welcoming and sharing your knowledge! I certainly enjoy this webpage and will continue visiting!
The average selling price for those two coins is $117 and change, and sold in Dec. Gives you a solid basis for what to expect, but I don't think it will go for much more than the $125. I would hold out for $135, see who bites(or not), and lower the price 'til it sells. That's one option, anyway. There are other ways to advertise, but few with better eye population to show its availability. What I don't like about ebay is everyone is there to find a bargain and they balk at paying FMV (fair market value). With that aspect in mind, you may do better doing a private sale to someone who recognizes the value and appreciates your coin. If you don't know already, NumisMedia lists coins by FMV, which works for normal coins, probably not for errors. This is something I just learned from the good folks of CoinTalk, passing it forward. Spark
