I got an uncirculated set, proof set, and quarters silver proof set in the mail today. I didn't open the uncirculated set (I got it as an investment, will open it if it turns out to not be worth anything in a year or two), but I wasn't too impressed with the other two sets. On the silver quarters proof set, two of the quarters were in sideways and they were loose inside the case. I decided I should send it back, but I wanted to look at the coins first. Anyway, I don't usually collect or look for errors but I noticed on the silver Hot Springs proof that there is what appears to me to be the "die crack" error. Left of the picture of the fountain in either two places or it curls through the left side of the fountain and goes in two directions. It could be looked past if you were just glancing at the coin, but if you are looking for it, it is pretty obvious. I have a camera but I know that there is no way I could get a picture clear enough to show it. It looks like a small ridge/crack on the coin so I am assuming it is the so called "die crack". And since it is a proof (and silver) and supposed to be inspected, I'm guessing maybe this is fairly rare? Is this something that is worth anything? that I should hold onto, or get graded (never gotten a coin graded before). Any idea on what it could be worth (if anything) without seeing it? Thanks!
I received 25 of the 2010 proof sets, and noticed that on the Reverse of the Hot Springs proof, a "speckled" or kind of "hammered metal" look to the fields.... did anyone else get some like that?
Verbal descriptions are virtually impossible to give a definite answer to. With your camera, put it in 'macro' mode. put it on something light colored and have lots of light. Try shooting it at different angles. You may shoot 15 bad pics to get 1 good one, but that's how photography is
I understand it is more difficult, but I'm just asking if there is a market for this.. I am almost 100% sure that it is what people refer to as the "die crack".
i was just trying to sound like i knew what i was talking about. I haven't seen a die crack coin in person yet
Which people are these so saying? Also the mint states : Nothing about the coins being inspected after striking.
Minor die cracks, whether on a proof or business strike coins usually have no premium. I say "minor" in direct relation to your statement: "It could be looked past if you were just glancing at the coin," A major die crack would be something different.
