I think I found a die break in this 1900 Morgan dollar

Hi All

While picking through my morgans to decide which to keep and sell, I noticed this -

Look above the E and P in E Pluribus, and over the IBU in Pluribus

Also, if you follow the line down from the E, you can see it lightly goes through and connects the stars - What do you think?

 

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Some say die breaks, I prefer die cracks and yes, this is one.

 

I say it is a die crack. Good catch.

 

There is a minor distinction between die break and die crack. A die break is more severe. I'd call yours a die crack. These are quite common, but Morgan enthusiasts use them to help determine the variety. I'll let someone with "VAM" experience help you on that front.

 

I have been "collecting" for all of a month and the whole error terminology still gets me - A fun find though!

The whole VAM thing is a black door to me - I dont understand what to look for at all and there are SO MANY!!!!

 

I really wouldn't worry too much about VAMs. Many of them you literally need a microscope to see.... that doesn't seem enjoyable or desirable to me. That's just my opinion, though. There are thousands and thousands of them - but the people who collect them really love them. So, I'm happy for them.

 

Die crack for sure. Nice find!

 

Who would be a VAM expert to ask?

 

@messydesk Is the best.

 

Nice find. A great die crack. I'd say it's a keeper.