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!
Asking the same question on multiple threads only leads to confusion. I think you got some answers to your question on your other thread.
Sorry, I am new here. I posted in the US coin forum and then realized there is an Error forum. My question still stands, is it worth anything?
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.
