Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Cracks

Definition: A bisecting rim to rim die crack is a fault that traverses the die face and is seen as a slightly raised, continuous line from rim to rim. A bisecting rim to rim die crack is NOT a split die, but may form into that anomaly type.

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The 1941-S Jefferson nickel shows a rim to opposing rim die crack. The die crack can be seen starting between the letters B and S in PLURIBUS and terminating between the O and F in the word OF.