Does a die crack or die clash increase the value of a coin? My case: I bought a very nice 1885-P Morgan (NGC MS64) about two and a half years ago. A few months ago, I really got it under some good light and noticed die clashing on the reverse and die cracks on both the obverse and reverse. I am going to keep it just for the examples, but I wonder if it might be worth more than the $60 I paid for it.
To the right person, it could add a bit, to the wrong it could subtract some. Normally it doesn't add any value, nor does it take away IMHO. Could go for a slight premium, but that all depends on if you decide to sell it. Phoenix
Doubtful I would sell it, but I suppose if I advertised it right, it could go for a little more than what I paid.
Die cracks and die clashes are most often like toning. Some people like them; some don't. It also depends upon how extensive/prominent they are. Sometimes they are important in diagnosing fakes. I don't particularly like rainbow toning so I'd pay less for such a coin. But that's no problem for a seller since so many people DO like rainbow toning. I don't particularly like die clashes so I'd pay less for such a coin. And I don't think there's nearly as much market for them as there is for nicely toned coins. I do like die cracks but I wouldn't pay extra for such a coin. And I don't think there's nearly as much market for them as there is for nicely toned coins, so I don't have to pay extra.
I see. I agree. I'm not a big fan of toning unless it's something really exceptional. The die cracks on this one are pretty awesome. What I find pretty cool is that there are die cracks on both sides. This is the first coin I've seen like that. I personally feel like I did pretty well paying what I paid for it.
