Im looking on my coin microscope and this is a die crack not a scratch. Can u verify

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I can't tell from those photos. Post full size without the scope. If the area in question is raised it's a crack, but just past Lincoln there is a groove just under his chin and that looks like Damage.

 

Looks like a Lamination Crack. That would be a Planchet issue not a Die issue.
Common on older Wheat Cents.

 

Is that worth anything as a lamination crack it is raised

 

That coin looks like it has been polished to death.

 

$1.00 - $2.00

Some information - http://www.error-ref.com/lamination-cracks/

 

Not hardly worth your time.

 

K thanks guys for your time

 

Some folks collect coins with laminations . I have a few but just never get interested in them very much.

 

Is this a ddd or dd

 

Here are a couple laminations that I've found roll searching. Really the only keepers. I toss smaller ones back.

 

Try to keep your thread on one topic. We see your other thread with the same coin and question about Doubled Die questions.

 

Your 1957 D looks to be an early die state strike, so typically, Die Deterioration doesn't become extreme until the die state moves a later die state (e.g., late die state). Devices become misshapen and design details/features become washed out. The coin fields become wavy in appearance. Your coin has crisp devices, especially the outer devices which are normally washed out faster. Your coin fields are flat and material flow not discernable (without magnification). Do a little reading about early, mid, late, and very late die states. You'll note the differences in appearance. Good luck and welcome to CT.