What Is This Obsession With Needing To See Images?

That's not being picky. That's the truth

Then again (maybe) I wouldn't have made that stupid mistake if there were some pictures.

90 degrees, not 180. imagine a clock. 90 degrees is 3 oclock. 180 is 6 oclock. Id say every coin dealer or even semi-serious collector knows what a 90 degree die rotation means.

The simple question was is a victorian 1845 crown with a 90 degree die rotation considered rare.

I can appreciate that pics are nice to look at. But in this simple case, its completely unnecessary. Is posting a photo a necessity to asking a simple question and getting a simple answer on here?

perhaps I should have added, "assume its a real coin"

If it's just a simple question, then ask an AI:

Here is an answer from one:

A coin with a 90-degree die rotation is indeed considered rare and is typically sought after by collectors of numismatic errors and varieties. Here's why:

Significance of Rotation: A 90-degree die rotation means that the obverse (front) and reverse (back) sides of the coin are rotated 90 degrees relative to each other. This type of error is noticeable and often stands out immediately to collectors and experts.

Unusual and Collectible: Such errors are considered unusual and are therefore desirable to collectors because they deviate significantly from the standard minting process where dies are aligned correctly to ensure proper alignment of the coin's design.

Market Demand: The rarity of a coin with a 90-degree die rotation means that it can command higher prices in the numismatic market, especially depending on the coin's denomination, historical period, and condition.

Variability in Rarity: While any coin with a 90-degree die rotation can generally be considered rare, the exact rarity and value can vary depending on factors such as the type of coin, the degree of rotation (exactly 90 degrees or slightly less/more), and the demand among collectors at any given time.

Overall, a coin with a 90-degree die rotation is a notable numismatic error that collectors often seek due to its rarity, visual appeal, and the intrigue surrounding such minting anomalies.

As a general rule, we "need pics" to make sure that the original poster of a question is actually correct with their observations.

For the specific example of a rotated die, we need pics of obverse, reverse, and an in-front-of-a-mirror shot to prove the rotation, to make sure:
(a) It's not a Magician's coin or similar fabrication;
(b) It's not a counterfeit coin;
(c) That the die rotation is indeed the 90 degrees you are reporting it as.

Because, frankly, all three of those possibilities are more probable than a rotated die error.

I need pics of the coin so I can grade it as harshly as I could

Well, you are the only one in almost 20 years that has turned this into so much drama. We have an occasional very minor squawk but then they post a picture and their question is answered clearly. I'm not going to stand by and watch 3 or 4 topics a day starting with 6-8 replies with

It's just ridiculous and helps no one.