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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Full, large and sharp pics of both sides of the coin would be helpful. At this point, I'd say we're looking at post-strike damage. Outside chance that Die Deterioration may be in-play. Full pics would be useful. Thanks. |
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Topic StarterUnited States
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Here are full pics of the front and back. Can someone explain how something could have cause those particular letters to be "squished" like that if it wasn't done during mint?   thanks, Andy
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Moderator
 United States
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Vending machine, maybe. John1  ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4308 Posts |
 to the CCF Looks like a combination of MD, a tired die, and circulation damage.
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New Member
Topic StarterUnited States
18 Posts |
@Cujohn, can you explain how circulation damage could have caused that "effect"? No other part of the reverse (or obverse for that matter) has any obvious damage, scraping ect., so I'm curious what could have caused this beyond a minting error. Does MD stand for Mechanical Doubling? Thanks, Andy |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Hey hikerguy (Andy) - is the reeding on this coin missing? Seeing your last image of the reverse, I can see the copper edge but no other details. That detail may just be a diagnostic tool for your coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
22290 Posts |
If the reeding is indeed missing, and the rim is not raised (which would eliminate a Dryer Coin) could indicate that this coin has seen repetitive use in a machine (like a slot machine) which could have carved that arc on your coin at the of the reverse on 'States', the letters (devices) are raised and there fore subject to being hit and dinged. Either way - it is damage and we may never for certain know exactly what caused it. |
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New Member
Topic StarterUnited States
18 Posts |
The reeding is pretty much non-existent, as is the edge. Makes sense this is probably a coin used repetitively in a machine:  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
22290 Posts |
Thanks for the edge image.
I'll say it is just damaged from repetitive use in vending/slot machines
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New Member
Topic StarterUnited States
18 Posts |
@Dearbon
Just curious how a machine could wear a quarter like this so that it's ALWAYS hitting those same letters in the same way. It just doesn't seem like a likely scenario.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10635 Posts |
Could have been used in a casino or a video store. Unless you were there, you'll never know for sure. Damage is damage and this is post mint damage. Sorry, no premium.  ça va bien aller
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
22290 Posts |
Nice promotion, Merclover - to Bedrock!! nice  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5730 Posts |
@hikerguy62: I do not understand why you post an Halve on Quarter topic. For the Quarter: It is PMD. No 1965 quarter has something even near with your coin from the Mint production. The 1965 books was close from long time because everything was analyze and already study. This quarter it is damage and very much circulate. In this case what are the causes for the damage do not has any importance. Damage after strike it is damage after strike. Never argue with an idiot. First they will drag you down to their level. Then, they will beat you with experience. (MARK TWAIN)
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, I'm warming up to the slot machine issue. Post-strike damage.
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Posted 01/09/2023 1:23 pm
I was wondering the same thing about the half dollar in the quarter topic? 
