cud, die chip, die crack, or major die break ? | Coin Talk
Mar 9, 2023 · The die dent therefore appears raised on the coin. Retained Interior Die Break: An island of metal surrounded by a die crack that sinks into the die face. Any void encompassing …
How were dies made - Coin Talk
Apr 11, 2021 · CoinWeek Ancient Coins Series: How Ancient Coins Were Made oh sorry.. But not enough info on how the Die was made. I'm sure someone will know! Info from Wiki - Quote - …
Scratches vs. Die Polish Lines - Coin Talk
Jun 21, 2021 · The defining characteristics of die polish lines are that they are always basically straight and parallel to each other, and they don't ever cross the devices. Post strike scratches …
How do you know if your coin is a diecrack or a cud. | Coin Talk
Jan 8, 2015 · If this damaged die continues to produce coins, the metal will fill into the crack, thus revealing a raised line of metal in the finished coin" (Die cracks are raised, whereas scratches …
Cleaned, Handled Badly, or Die Polishing Marks? - Coin Talk
Jul 24, 2023 · Below are the pics -- would appreciate your opinion on whether the scratches appear to be from cleaning (ugh, on a proof coin), bad handling (wiping a cloth across the …
Die Breakdown. What causes the marks you see on coins? - Coin Talk
Dec 7, 2012 · The point is, this picture illustrates why die polish lines on coins cannot criss-cross. If lines on a coin criss-cross, then they were caused by something else besides die polishing. …
An Overview of Misaligned Dies - MAD coins - Coin Talk
Sep 28, 2009 · These somewhat common errors occur when the hammer die is off centered, but the coin sits correctly in the chamber. The anvil die strikes a normal strike (centered), but the …
Help! Need to understand die clashes - Coin Talk
Jun 15, 2020 · The obverse and reverse have different designs, field area, depth of relief and coin or medal orientation. When the dies meet, with totally different designs and fields, metal …
What is a die crack? - Coin Talk
Feb 28, 2013 · A die crack is formed when the die cracks , thus the name , it's usually a line or lines and are always raised , where scratches are cut into a coin and are incused . They don't …
What You Need To Know about: Strike - Coin Talk
Apr 12, 2010 · If they are clear, crisp, and sharp, you have a weak strike. If the low points are soft and indistinct, you probably have a worn die. Everything you need to know about die states, …