King Kenny Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago I have just got this 1879 penny and I noticed a connecting spar on the O of ONE. I first thought it was a die crack, but it seems too wide for that. Any ideas? Quote
jelida Posted 54 minutes ago Posted 54 minutes ago Definitely a die crack. As metal is lost from the sides of the crack the flaw on the coin becomes steadily wider until the die breaks or is withdrawn from use. Jerry Quote
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