2026 Silver Proof Washington Quarter Possible Mint Error?

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SWFan601 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 07/01/2026 6:18 pm Just received a few days ago OGP 2026 Silver Proof Set and noticed that the reverse of the Washington quarter has a very distinct line that appears to run from the left (9 o'clock) side to the right under the "E" of "United" then in an upward direction across the field ending in a very small loop about midway between the devices. Just wondering if this instance could be considered a "mint error" and have any additional value? Thanks for all the help. This is my first post BTW. Report this Post to the Staff

SWFan601 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 07/01/2026 6:27 pm Re: My recent post 2026 Silver Proof Washington quarter I apologize for the poor quality photo but best I can do at the moment. I have examined this coin in it's OGP and the line shown in the photo is not on the capsule. Under better magnification it is evident that the line does not cross the letter as the surface of the letter is not disturbed in any way. Thanks again for any assistance in discussing this coin. I first considered returning it to the mint but decided better one in hand than none at all. (lol) Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74936 Posts	Posted 07/01/2026 6:46 pm To CCF! Could be a scratch or a Struck Through error. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3477 Posts	Posted 07/01/2026 8:00 pm Might be an eyelash. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97925 Posts	Posted 07/01/2026 10:11 pm to CCF. I fixed the second image file for you. Now, can you get a nice closeup of the 'E' where this feature crosses? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted Yesterday 09:29 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
SWFan601 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted Yesterday 11:20 am Thanks to all who responded. I'm satisfied that this isn't a foreign object trapped in the capsule but is indeed a "scratch" or something that occurred during the minting process. Although I can't provide a larger image, I've examined the coin under much higher resolution and there is little doubt in my mind that the anomaly begins or ends at the top of the letter "T" and extends "under" the letter "E" and not over it. The little "bumps" that constitute the texture of the letter are in no way marred or defaced which indicates that the mark either stops and restarts at the letter or indeed lies underneath it. I would appreciate opinions on the possible minting conditions resulting in such an aberration. Could it have been a result of a laser malfunction during production? Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff
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