1983 P Washington Quarter - Coin Community Forum

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Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 10/21/2025 1:59 pm The reverse of this coin looks worn but normal; however the obverse looks "rusted". Is that possible with a 1983 coin to look this way? Just curious as to what happened. It won't wipe off. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74624 Posts	Posted 10/21/2025 2:06 pm Probably a metal detecting find. The person cleaned it up the best they could and put it back into circulation. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189142 Posts	Posted 10/21/2025 3:27 pm Quote: Probably a metal detecting find. The person cleaned it up the best they could and put it back into circulation. 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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19193 Posts	Posted 10/21/2025 3:38 pm I suspect damage/discoloration due to prolonged exposure to moist, caustic soil, or perhaps residing at the bottom of a poorly maintained fountain. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97062 Posts	Posted 10/21/2025 4:40 pm yeppers! with above. 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
HGK3 Pillar of the Community United States 573 Posts	Posted 10/21/2025 7:46 pm Interesting that there is pitting on the rim but none as significant on either face. Is it possible to post the weight and shots of the reeding? Report this Post to the Staff
Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 10/23/2025 12:38 pm Weight is 5.51 grams. Thanks for the replies. Gigi Report this Post to the Staff
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