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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 4516028, member: 19463&quot;]Die cracks are not scarce.&nbsp; Some dies were used even after a large chunk fell out.&nbsp; It is sometimes possible to follow the progress of a crack as it worsened over time.&nbsp; Some periods were hard pressed to make replacement dies so cracks are more common while others have fewer because the damaged die was promptly retired.&nbsp;&nbsp; I suppose some people would consider this a fault others would find increased interest.&nbsp; I like the really severe ones like the Gordian III of Nikopolis below.&nbsp; The reverse die crack is bad enough that the die is bent causing the bottom part to be struck better than the top.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have to wonder how many coins were struck from this die after my coin. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1118951[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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