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Pillar of the Community
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The reeds have completely worn away, just like I've seen on many 60s and 70s quarters.
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Bedrock of the Community
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How was the obverse, CalzoneManiac?
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
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I'll take a scan of that shortly. It was pretty worn down too.  The pic makes the coin look more worn than it is. I have my scanner set to 600ppi. Edited by CalzoneManiac
11/16/2023 8:44 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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That's still extremely worn for such a young coin. It's been through some things.
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Pillar of the Community
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I might make that a pocket piece, and see if I can wear it down even further... I'll be the only person in the world with an ATB Quarter graded Po-01.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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If the reeds are thin or non-existent then I think you have a low pressure strike rather than a worn coin.
Consistent overall weakness and absent or poorly struck up rims are two of the hallmarks of a low pressure strike and lack of reeds is also key because the planchet wasn't struck hard enough to force it into the collar and create the reeding.
Photos of the reeding will help, as will the weight (which should be low if that's wear) and maybe a close up of the poor strike to confirm no signs of abrasion or wear.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Quote:I'll be the only person in the world with an ATB Quarter graded Po-01  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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That supports the hypothesis of wear.
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Pillar of the Community
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The Weight Tolerance for a quarter is +/- .227 grams, so anything 5.44 grams to 5.9 grams is normal. The lack of distinct rims still makes me lean to weak strike, especially if the reeding is weak or absent and there's no obvious swirl or abrasion marks. |
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The pic makes the coin look more worn than it is. I have my scanner set to 600ppi.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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My dad went shopping for groceries and checked Coinstar a couple days ago. He found free money, plus 7 90% Silver Quarters, in the reject bin! He always checks Coinstar for me.  He gave them to me to keep, since he's not a coin collector.   Errers and Varietys.
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Three cheers for Dad, and seven silvers for Errers!  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thank you CalzoneManiac and Hondo Boguss! It was a nice surprise for sure.
Errers and Varietys.
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