Shattered dies!

[Bruceswar]

Can someone post a picture of a coin from Shattered dies. I have the term losely used, but never really seen a coin from one. Thanks!

[ldhair]

No pic to share but I did read this somewhere. CONECA defines the term, shattered dies, as having three or more cracks towards the center of the coin. Don't know if thats right. It seems like one giant crack would be enough.

[cladking]

Coin world printed a photo of an '83-P quarter with two major cuds on it a few years back. The very same day I got one in pocket change. While my example wasn't in as good of shape it was a later die state and the dies were starting to shatter. There are many fine die breaks all over it. It's hard to believe it lasted very long after striking this coin but it's possible there's one out there with even more cuds.

 

I can't get you a picture right now and I'm not sure this would really be considered shattered dies since the breaks are very fine.

[Bruceswar]

Thanks for the explanation. Picture would be great.

[coinman1794]

I found a dramatic picture of shattered dies, both obverse and reverse. It's too big for me to attatch, so here is a link.

 

Click on the 1836 EF45 B-3d $399 from JJTeaparty.

 

http://www.jjteaparty.com/asp_category_display_2_new.asp?DENOMID=25

[Bruceswar]

Thanks for that infornation! Just what I was looking for.

[HaydenTubbs]

Neat coin,you can really find some astounding shattered dies on early copper.I'll try to see if I can find you a picture.