View Full Version : 1982 die crack?
okee1927
06-08-2010, 10:40 PM
I just saw a 1984 like this listed as a rim to rim die crack.
Is that what it is?
Thanks ahead of time.
mwgibbons
06-09-2010, 05:32 AM
Looks more like a pair of side cutters were applied to this penny.There is a indent on lower rim that does not go all the way through and a actual cut at the top.
I have never seen a die crack so straight. Its pretty cool looking though...
lineop3
06-09-2010, 10:19 AM
It is kinda odd that only the left side is jagged/chipped, and the crack has the illusion of being... offish.
Aisha
JeanK
06-09-2010, 10:53 AM
Does the reverse have any markings? I would think that a type of cutters would leave markings on both sides of the coin. Someone could have sliced the obverse with a tool of some kind. Very curious.
Jean
kloccwork419
06-09-2010, 12:29 PM
Looks like someone put 2 pieces together. Pic of reverse?
mustbebob
06-09-2010, 02:54 PM
This could be a bi-level die crack (hence the apparent issue with the height on either side of the crack, or it could simply be a plating issue. I do not believe the coin was messed with in any way. If the obverse die is cracked, there wouldn't necessarily be any evidence of that on the reverse. If it were post mint, there may be some damage to the reverse.
jcuve
06-09-2010, 03:27 PM
Something about the depression on the rims and sides of the coin which make me think PMD of some sort...
kloccwork419
06-09-2010, 04:32 PM
Yea. It just doesnt look right. Thats why I wanted to see the reverse
okee1927
06-09-2010, 08:12 PM
Here's a pic of the reverse!! Hope it helps.
Thanks again everyone.
jcuve
06-10-2010, 02:15 PM
PMD, not sure what exactly, but PMD...
kloccwork419
06-10-2010, 05:40 PM
Agreed 100%. Whatever it was ,it had a sharp edge on one end and just pressed on the reverse.
celartu
06-15-2010, 03:57 PM
With contributions like these you learn a lot, thanks :squigglemouth: :~ :D
jfines69
06-15-2010, 04:15 PM
Wouldn't you have a ridge with a die crack and not an indent.