1972 D Half Dollar

[Cbeam]

Hello,

I have a 1972 D Half dollar I’m looking on some assistance with. I took it but a couple LCS and posted within an error coin group on Facebook, all help so far has ruled out die crack but we’re thinking possible Strike Through of some sort.

thank you,

[MintErrors]

The coin look lightly circulated. It becomes difficult to know for sure if it's a bonafide error or if it was damaged outside the mint.

The line appears to be dug into the coin, it's wider than struck through fibers I have seen. The jagged line is not normal something I see alot of on error coins.

IF this coin was lightly circulated, the the line should have some debris in the crevice. If it looks shiny in that crevice, it may have been done recently.

Let's wait and see what others think.

[Cbeam]

I was able to get another picture slightly closer, so hopefully that helps out. I’m very new to this but I was thinking it would be hard to scratch a coin so jagged and no damage on rim.

[Petespockets55]

This is an interesting coin for discussion.

I was able to get another picture slightly closer, so hopefully that helps out. I’m very new to this but I was thinking it would be hard to scratch a coin so jagged and no damage on rim.

That closeup you mention must be the second image in the original post.

I agree with Gary about how difficult it is to determine with circulated coins and about "struck throughs" not having "jagged lines" but you echoed my thoughts exactly about the recessed area coming up to and seeming to disappear at the dies "rim gutter" area of the coin (although there does seem to be a very faint outline on the top of the rim).

The small slightly raised bumps on the right side of the recess wouldn't survive the strike from the dies and the bumps happened after the strike.

IMHO, this is likely a planchet defect before the strike where the little bumps along the edge are PSD.

[Cbeam]

Yes, second image was edited with a closer photo. Would planchet defect be considered an error ?

[Petespockets55]

If it truly is a planchet defect before the strike it would be considered an error.

[atrox001]

I think this looks like it is from a die crack. Here is an example of a die crack on a Kennedy Half Dollar.

66 BS DDO-004 die crack.JPG

[occnumis2021]

I think this looks like it is from a die crack. Here is an example of a die crack on a Kennedy Half Dollar.

for sure not a die crack in the OP. that would be one of the most amazing die breaks in all of modern coinage!!!

[Petespockets55]

I agree with Occnumis. The die crack in your image is raised while the OP's image shows the anomaly is recessed (incuse).

[Cbeam]

I’m not sure how Coneca works.. Is there someone that decides if it should be sent in ? This is my first Errror (possible error) since I’ve only been CRH with my son for 3 months. I’d hate to spend money to send something in for grading if it really has no value. I very much appreciate everyone’s input so far.

thank you,

[occnumis2021]

I’m not sure how Coneca works.. Is there someone that decides if it should be sent in ? This is my first Errror (possible error) since I’ve only been CRH with my son for 3 months. I’d hate to spend money to send something in for grading if it really has no value. I very much appreciate everyone’s input so far.

thank you,

i think if you get us a nice image of the W where the "strike-through" occurred, i'd say we should be able to narrow it down for you. it LOOKS like the "strike-through" effected the W in such a way that we can discern damage from error. thanks

[Cbeam]

Attaching a few more photos to help out

[occnumis2021]

ya, i have to go with a legit strike-through on this one. i'll say 99%, whereas i'll leave 1% because i don't have it in-hand. it is a nice error.

[Cbeam]

Would something like this be worth sending off for grading and verification ?

[Petespockets55]

Would something like this be worth sending off for grading and verification ?

That's a hard one because everyones definition of "worth" varies. Monetary worth, sentimental worth, "first find" worth, etc.

One coin would tend to be expensive because of shipping both ways, insurance, and grading fees. The most economical service would be ANACS and if you catch them at a show shipping can be reduced. I'm going to say this one coin would be $25-$35 at ANACS with all the fees and shipping.

You are the one that can decide if it is worth sending in. You can try searching the online auction sites to look for sold values. There may be some.