Here’s the best clash I have. I bought the coin at an auction and there was no mention of the clash. Boy was I surprised and tickled pink. Best yet, it’s on an 1855 Indian Princess Head, Small Head $1.00 Gold Dollar.
I like those with a spider web type of crack. These coins were close to seeing a shattered die. Very nice Paddy.
I wouldn’t pay more for a die crack but I also wouldn’t pay less for a coin with a die crack. My uncle got me a 1921-D Morgan MS63 PCGS with a die crack and it was the first die crack I found myself ^_^.
That has a funny story! As a dealer friend Len had it in his inventory years ago at least 4 to 5 years. While working shows I would do attributions for the dealers . I actually asked Len to look at the coin. And I knew at first sight it was special. I told him that there was a lot more meat on the bone. He had it priced at 350. Len said the first 350 someone offers its theirs. Time passed one year then another until last fall. When I was able to purchase it. By that time the coins value had passed the 350 mark by a hundred or more. So I asked Len what he wanted for the coin. He remembered his quote to me years ago. He said Paddy I told you years ago ! Besides all your efforts to help out the dealers improve their profitability by doing attributions for them its yours for $350.! Wow as its a ms 64 I believe grey sheet bid is now at 450. But yeah it sat in Len's case for at least 4 years....and was available at least at a 100 or better shows durring that time.
Thanks Tommy good to see you! I hope all is well....have you found a new mans best friend? Always a pleasure....thanks Tommy.
Close to a shattered die, which is a type of a coin that I want to add to my collection. One day I hope. And on an older coin would be better.
Now I don't know if that is still true, but it may be. I don't know how old that notation on the envelope is.
Sadly I have not found a new friend. I have submitted applications but found that none have even checked on my references. Very frustrating and I'm beginning to think it might have something todo with my age. Looking for a younger pup has it's disadvantages when talking to shelters as they look like they seem to think that a friend might outlive me and have to go to yet another person at some time. But getting an older friend worries me as I might outlive it and be heart broken again. It's not something I have dealt with well at all. But I will keep looking and hopefully...(and thanks so much for asking & remembering)
love die cracks, even though not exactly an error, i consider them as such and that is where i categorize them in my collection..so just my opinion love me!!
