1917 quarter Type ? and 1899 Morgan die crack. Good or Bad ?

Rocsteddie · May 13, 2016

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1917 type? And what to look for to determine? 1899 die crack just above letters all the way around on reverse side. I hope pics are good enough to see. Good or bad? Not a coin guy but any advice would be applicated.

enamel7 · May 13, 2016

The quarter is a type 1. Type 2 has stars under the eagle on the reverse. Not sure about a die crack.

cudamark · May 15, 2016

Those types of die cracks are fairly common on the Morgans. I doubt there is much of a premium on it, if any.

Tuberale · May 15, 2016

Both dandy coins. Since you posted in Treasure Hunting, you found both these with a detector?

huntsman53 · May 15, 2016

Check the link below to see if the 1899-O Morgan Silver Dollar is a VAM Variety.

http://www.vamworld.com/1899-O+VAMs

If it is a VAM Variety, it might be easier to pin down at the following link which is a list of 1899-O Morgan Dollars that have (I believe) somewhat significant Die Breaks.

http://www.vamworld.com/Sort+by+Listable+Breaks

Frank

dejapooh · May 16, 2016

The quarter is Type one. Only one word... "BOOBS!"

The die cracks are pretty advanced on the coin, but not yet to a point where the coin would have additional value. I think you need to start to get design obscuring or special placement of the crack to get value (unicorn, bucked teeth, cuds, so on).

Rocsteddie · May 17, 2016

Tuberale said:
Both dandy coins. Since you posted in Treasure Hunting, you found both these with a detector?
No. Gifts from a relative.

dejapooh · May 17, 2016

Tuberale said:
Both dandy coins. Since you posted in Treasure Hunting, you found both these with a detector?

Actually, this is a room for coins. It doesn't matter how he got them, what matters is that they are treasure. Go hang out in the detecting rooms if you are going to run down people who get their treasures in ways other than yours.

cudamark · May 18, 2016

dejapooh said:
Actually, this is a room for coins. It doesn't matter how he got them, what matters is that they are treasure. Go hang out in the detecting rooms if you are going to run down people who get their treasures in ways other than yours.

I think that's a bit uncalled for. I don't see anything in his post that is meant to "run down" anyone. He merely asked if they were found with a detector......which is a fair question.

dejapooh · May 18, 2016

cudamark said:
I think that's a bit uncalled for. I don't see anything in his post that is meant to "run down" anyone. He merely asked if they were found with a detector......which is a fair question.

You're probably right. I interpreted his question as a dig that this is a Detecting sight. Perhaps misinterpreted...