I count 5 cracks on this 96P quarter, the best one coming right out of the back of the Eagle's head! Obverse: E->R in "Liberty" Bust->6 Reverse: E->D in "United" Eagle's Head->Wing Hairline long Eagle's Right Wing (left side) Nifty, and I 'toothpick' checked them all, they are all indeed cracks. Sorry bout the pics, camera is acting up a bit. Focus is a bit off, I believe somebody dropped her :-(
I have a real tough time telling the difference between die cracks and scratches.... would you mind elaborating on this 'toothpick test' ?
I use a 10-power magnifying glass to make sure but you can gab at the crack with a toothpick if you want to, but scratches feel the same to me. I wouldn’t really recommend the toothpick method.
No need for toothpicks - a die crack is raised ( above the surface ) a scratch is incuse ( lower than the surface ).
I use my nail or toothpick to gently graise the surface; a crack will stop the toothpick or nail, and if it's a scratch the toothpick or nail will go into it.
