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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;swhuck, post: 822317, member: 21044&quot;]The die crack marks don&#039;t detract from the value at all. They are normal and expected on many coins, including this one. On older coins like this, die cracks are used strictly for authentication and determination of die state. Indeed, your coin was struck from a relatively early state of the reverse die for the year (keep in mind that it was an old die and that they used it until it shattered).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With regard to value, I would have more concerns about the strikethru on the obverse than anything else; I think there&#039;s a legitimate shot that it would be the kind of error that would detract rather than add to the value of the coin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My 2c -- a legitimate 1840 reverse of 1838 (assuming the weight is right, of course) which is the scarce variety, XF details, possible environmental damage. Best guess of value is $500+, probably $750-1000 if it gets slabbed as problem-free. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, this is specifically the kind of coin that the greysheet completely misses the boat on. Their listed values are often absurdly low on better date examples of 19th century type coins. If you sell it to a dealer, make sure that it&#039;s someone that specializes in seated or 19th century type coinage and therefore knows what it&#039;s worth, rather than someone that takes a look at the sheet and relies strictly on that.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Keep in mind that they don&#039;t pay me to grade, value, or authenticate coins. However, attributing coins is occasionally part of the job description. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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