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1950-1964 Proof Quarters

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I recently posted a thread about a 1953 PF quarter with hand engraved eagle details. I think this is a common during these years.. I have been stiudying my set of the coins and on the weaker strike coins. They show signs of this. It appears as "scribe marks" in the lower recesses of the feathers. Has anyone else noticed this? I am curious about this. Its a very deliberate device looked as if they were attempting to sharpen details. Perhaps the dies were more precious and they didnt want to rehub as offten? Opinions?
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I would ask the same question as I would for a blind date; Where are the pictures? LOL
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Not sure what the point is here.
They do polish dies. They do it by hand.
Any engraving was done way long ago.
No added premium for polished die coins.
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Heres the pic I have when I get home I will take some better pictures this picture shows viewers right wing near eagle body lower wing feathers one or two of the many marks on the coin..when I posted the pic I didnt edit it very well..I am learning but I am confident I can post what I see (or think I see)

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Are you referring to this area?
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What Jay is describing is a well documented subject. It is widely accepted that some dies were re-engraved to strengthen detail and extend die life (this is when the government didn't print unlimited money, we were still on a silver standard and costs were watched).

In the early 40s (war years) Lincoln Cent dies were often "trenched", especially on 1943 dies.

In the early 50s proof dies were also re-engraved. Notable examples are listed in the Cherrypicker's Guide, several quarters.

This type of variety could be considered collectible, as it is attributable to a specific die. Generally, only the most dramatic re-engraved dies will ever bring a premium, and only when they get listed in a major reference like the CPG. In the end, it's a regular aspect of coin production and will not be highly sought by collectors.
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