Numismatics and Coins Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Gold/Mining/Energy : Numismatics and Coins

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: Green Receipt who wrote (10)	6/5/1999 11:00:00 PM
From: Bilow	Read Replies (1) of 55

Hi David R. Stockwell; I believe that a "die chip" error occurs when a die loses a small amount of metal. From then until the mint people catch the problem that die produces a coin with a raised portion. Typically, dies break at places where they stick into the coin deeply. Die cracks are a similar error. Both of these errors are extremely common on ancient coins, but rare on modern ones. Some people collect them, but I have no idea why. They do have a value, though, and your local coin dealer can tell you how much... -- Carl

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next