1942 Numerous Die Cracks on Reverse

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Enyaw
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1942 Numerous Die Cracks on Reverse

Post by Enyaw » Wed Jan 04, 2023 3:41 pm

This 1942 fifty cent coin has numerous die cracks on the reverse, highlighted in red on the first photo.
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Bill in Burl
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Re: 1942 Numerous Die Cracks on Reverse

Post by Bill in Burl » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:29 pm

ALL wartime dies experience multitudinous die cracks in most denominations. All the good metals were being used for the war effort and dies were used until they destroyed themselves. It's hard to find any without die cracks.
Bill in Burl

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