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How do I know if I have a Morgan silver dollar error coin?

Morgan Silver Dollar Error Coin

The saying goes that mistakes are more valuable than successes. This is doubly true in coin collecting. You possess or want to buy a Morgan Silver Dollar, but something looks slightly off. How can you tell if you have a silver dollar coin error? And what's it worth? Here are some silver dollar tips on some common Morgan Dollar errors:

* Clipped planchets--coins that are incomplete because of improperly cut blanks, can sell for $45 and up according to one dealer
* Off-center strikes, priced at $500-$4000 according to one dealer
* Cracks and "cuds" where part of the design is missing, can sell for $100 and up
* Blank planchets with flat or raised edges, $400+

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