1981-D Washington Quarter - Filled D Mint Mark

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PeaceGirl New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted Today 7H 6M ago Hi everyone! I'm new to coin collecting and recently found this 1981-D Washington quarter while going through some change. The first thing that caught my attention was the D mint mark, which appears partially filled or blob-like compared to another 1981-D quarter I have for comparison. Here are a few observations: The coin weighs approximately 5.6 g (my comparison quarter weighs about 5.7 g on the same scale). The edge shows some copper, but it appears to be from normal circulation wear. I've included close-up photos of the mint mark, full obverse and reverse photos, an edge photo, a side-by-side comparison with another 1981-D quarter, and the weight. My questions are: Does this look like a genuine filled D mint mark, or is it more likely the result of wear or damage? Is this a known variety or common occurrence on 1981-D quarters? If it is a filled mint mark, is it considered collectible or does it add any value? Thank you for taking a look! I appreciate any opinions or advice. Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 190564 Posts	Posted Today 7H 4M ago to the Community! Looks like an early stage Dryer Coin or it spent time cycling through vending machines. 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
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25877 Posts	Posted Today 6H 56M ago to the CCF, PeaceGirl! It looks like you have an early stage Dryer Coin. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
PeaceGirl New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted Today 6H 55M ago Thank you for the welcome! I was wondering specifically about the shape of the D mint mark. I found references online to filled D mint marks on some 1981-D quarters. Does this one appear to be post-mint damage, or could it still be a grease-filled mint mark? I appreciate your time. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75514 Posts	Posted Today 6H 24M ago Filled in mint marks are very common. It's caused by a broken post on the die. It chips and the mint mark becomes filled. Basically a Die Chip. No premium. Your coin is worth only 25 cents. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
PeaceGirl New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted Today 5H 54M ago Thank you for the explanation! That helps me understand the difference. I'm still learning about mint errors, so I appreciate you taking the time to explain it. Report this Post to the Staff
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Dearborn Moderator United States 99245 Posts	Posted Today 4H 37M ago to CCF. 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
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6622 Posts	Posted Today 4H 4M ago Quote: Filled in mint marks are very common. It's caused by a broken post on the die. It chips and the mint mark becomes filled. Basically a Die Chip. No premium. Your coin is worth only 25 cents. A good explanation. The hole in the D also tends to be quite shallow in the 1970s and 1980s. More like a divot in the surface of the D than a hole that goes all the way through. As a result, circulation wear will also quickly result in a "filled D", particularly if the coin is scraped by a Coin Wrapping Machine or vending machine. Despite what you might see on ebay and various sites, what E&V said is correct—there is no additional coin value to a filled D. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75514 Posts	Posted Today 2H 48M ago Quote: Thank you for the explanation! That helps me understand the difference. I'm still learning about mint errors, so I appreciate you taking the time to explain it. You're welcome. I'm glad to help. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys Today 2H 48M ago Report this Post to the Staff
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