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AlexinPAAlexinPA Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭✭

I've been thinking about buying one of these for a long time. I know what the label says and I trust PCGS but I don't see any of these 'die cracks'. My eyes are old so give me a little help. Is this really an issue of the Confederate States and what is the value? Thanks very much for your help with this.

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 33,427 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 19, 2019 7:13AM Answer ✓

    The diagnostic die crack for the 1861-O Confederate issued half dollar is not very big or exciting. On a fairly well worn piece like this one, I’m a little surprised that it is that visible. Here are some close-up photos to show you what it looks like.

    I have only a limited ability to download pictures from the site now. I can’t really get the photos to my picture processing software to blow them up, so I can’t tell you, myself, if this is one of those coins. Our host probably has it right. I think that I can see the crack by Ms. Liberty's head.


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