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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Since 2003, the US Mint has dealt with coins that do not match appropriate legal specifications (e.g., are lighter than standard weight) or have been mis-struck in some way, by voiding them as currency via a process called "waffle cancellation" or "waffling" for short. The Mint sends its waffle-cancelled coins to third-party vendors to be melted and recycled, but some wind up in the collector marketplace. (Imagine that!) I recently acquired a 2015 ATB Blue Ridge Parkway quarter that had been waffled and thought I'd share.   Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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02/27/2016 8:53 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very cool ... first one I have seen in the wild.
Great addition to any collection.
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That waffling appears to be less damaging than waffling I had seen on older coins.  |
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Rest in Peace
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I've never seen that newer waffle cancellation. The older ones were much more severe.
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Please post a photo of the other side.
Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here)Edited by nss-52
02/27/2016 08:12 am
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Valued Member
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Pillar of the Community
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Obverse image added above. It's clear it's a Denver Mint product.
I'll weigh the piece tomorrow - my scale is in need of fresh batteries!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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02/27/2016 8:56 pm
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Very nice!  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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How much does it weigh? 5.8 grams vs. standard specification of 5.67. I believe the 0.13 g difference is still within accepted tolerances. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Valued Member
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I am not an expert but the waffle coins I am use to seeing are different and I have had quarters weigh 5.7 and 5.8 grams,and from what I see of the quarter it doesn't look like it should have been a problem with it for the mint to destroy it,that is just my opinion.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Interesting coin, commems. Though I'm not even sure this counts as a coin any more. Thanks for sharing.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Maybe my images are throwing folks off, but I've compared this "coin" to others that I have access to and have no concerns regarding the authenticity of this piece. I have viewed others with just as much post-cancellation detail as this one (including those in PCGS/NGC holders) and with the same cancellation pattern. There are variables within the cancellation process and this leads to normal variations in the end result.
@CelticKnot: You're correct, once a coin has been "waffled," it no longer is a considered to be a coin, it's just scrap metal.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
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That obverse image is much better-very cool thanks for sharing!
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Bedrock of the Community
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...and have no concerns regarding the authenticity of this piece. Yeah, seems pretty straightforward. It would take tons of pressure for that kind of damage so I have a hard time believing anyone would want to invest the time/money in simulating a waffle IF they're not worth much. Mmmm.... waffles. Almost breakfast time....  |
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