Free Floating Die Break Error Opinions? Estimated Value?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Tired-of-Cards, Mar 2, 2014.

  1. Tired-of-Cards

    Tired-of-Cards Member

    Hi Friends, Check out this Bicentennial Half Dollar. I heat tested this coin with a lighter to test for solder-negative. Also, no dents, or apparent fire exposure...I must assume this is a free-floating die break error. I had assumed it was a CUD, but Mike Diamond suggested it could be a die break. He also says that these errors are quite rare and could be valued @ $200+ Please tell me what you think. Thanks as always!
     

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  3. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title]

    I'm not an expert in errors at all...but I can tell you it's not a CUD. A CUD in the traditional sense must occur on the rim of the coin.

    Also, I'm not sure that using a lighter on the coin is something I would recommend on a coin that might have value.
     
    CamaroDMD, Mar 2, 2014
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  4. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    I dont think its from a broken die. If that were the case would the reverse of the coin not show weakness in the center of the strike? I am leaning towards some type of PMD.
     
    Jim M, Mar 3, 2014
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  5. mikediamond

    mikediamond Coin Collector

    The additional photos indicate to me that this is metal added to the coin after it left the mint.
     
    mikediamond, Mar 3, 2014
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  6. robbudo

    robbudo Indian Error Collector

    PMD.
     
    robbudo, Mar 4, 2014
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