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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;stldanceartist, post: 4403480, member: 13307&quot;]I think saying that die varieties are caused by &quot;normal wear and tear of a die&quot; is a bit of an oversimplification and ignores many types of die varieties.</p><p><br /></p><p>Comparing a die variety coin to a new car that is damaged isn&#039;t really an accurate metaphor - that would be more like a damaged coin.&nbsp; More appropriate (IMO) would be classic car collectors who prefer specific models with specific options.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, while you might not personally enjoy searching or collecting coins with die varieties, some do.&nbsp; Just like some will pay premiums for toned coins (even though others prefer coins without color.)&nbsp; Just a quick example, some will pay decent premiums for said die varieties - specific to Kennedy Half Dollars, a few years back I sold an MS65 1964 Kennedy DDO for $500 - it sure wasn&#039;t the grade, mintage, or PM content that brought the premium, it was the die variety.&nbsp; I have also sold an 1875 Seated Quarter with a misplaced date for 10x the normal coin&#039;s book value, and I traded a 1970 &quot;No S&quot; Proof Roosevelt Dime I found in an original proof set for an ounce of gold - so searching for them is definitely worth my time.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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