Is this a die crack??

[MA_Coins-migration]

It looks like a die crack to me running from his forhead through his ear but what do I know I'm just the new guy.

 

 

The attachment is a closeup

[DaveG]

I'm no expert, by any means, but I've only really looked for (and noticed) die cracks on 19th century coins.

 

I've never had one pointed out to me on a Buffalo nickel, Mercury Dime, Walking Liberty Half or anything more modern.

[Mozin]

Pretty straight for a die crack. Show us a larger picture.

[MA_Coins-migration]

The best I can do right now is the attachment.. I don't have the coin yet. The seller says its a die crack but I know how that goes... No big loss if not only paid little over a dollar.

[Buffalo_Pete]

It is kinda straight for a die crack.

 

At any rate, it is some kind of damage imparted to the die.

 

Might be a stray piece of metal caught between the die and struck.

 

First I've ever seen for this date.

 

Everybody usually looks for the Double Ear on 84 Phillys.

 

Pete

[cpm9ball]

The best I can do right now is the attachment.. I don't have the coin yet. The seller says its a die crack but I know how that goes... No big loss if not only paid little over a dollar.

 

When you get the coin.............if the mark appears to be raised above the surface it may be the result of a die gouge. As everyone said, it seems to be too straight to be a die crack...................if the mark appears to be recessed below the surface, it may be a strike-through error as mentioned.

 

I wonder if Billy Crawford is around and if he has seen this one before?

 

Chris

[James_OldeTowne]

It looks like post-minting damage to me, but it's tough to tell from the images.

 

James

[skippy]

Difficult to be sure from the photos, but it does not look like a die crack to me. Most likely post-strike damage - somebody scratched the coin. Some possibility it's a strike-through.

[HaydenTubbs]

I wonder if Billy Crawford is around and if he has seen this one before?

 

Chris

 

What happened to Billy?Haven't seen him around for a while...

[MA_Coins-migration]

Well.. I got the coin today and my final verdict is that it is indeed a die crack. It actually starts at the hairline and goes through his ear (looks pierced). I would post better pics but the previous one came out better than mine...

 

Taking pictures of coins is a pain in the

[Bruceswar]

 

Taking pictures of coins is a pain in the

 

Welcome to the world... that never ends.... Its been over 2 years since I really started into it and I am now just getting some decent shots.... but don't give up.... Good luck....