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KisNap Valued Member United States 462 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 11:21 pm Hi All, This quarter is worn far more than a normal 1986 quarter should be. The simplest answer would be that it was ground down years ago and then circulated giving it some toning. But, I can't help but wonder, what if it was a trial strike or a weak strike. What's your opinion? Any guesses as to how it got this way if it's PSD? Better pictures can be provided if requested, but like many things, I figured it's probably good enough. There is no reeding and the copper is fully exposed but not recessed. Acid? Edited by KisNap 07/31/2019 11:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff

hole_in_pocket Valued Member United States 194 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 11:32 pm it looks like a Dryer Coin. been stuck in a commercial dryer for a while. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74662 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 11:54 pm Just a heavily damaged and a very worn coin with Post Strike Damage ( PSD). Probably was sanded down a long time ago and then it was intentionally put back into circulation, so it can be spent. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 03:25 am @kn, I agree that it is almost certainly excessive wear as opposed to a mint error. Can you please post the weight? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15472 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 03:28 am Not an error. Perhaps someones prior pocket piece? Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 04:50 am Possible casino coin. (Please rotate photos properly before posting,thanks.) John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 08:19 am That's a good theory! Report this Post to the Staff
Big-Kingdom Pillar of the Community United States 1667 Posts	Posted 08/01/2019 11:40 am It is 33 years old and probably circulating that long also with stops along the way in the void. it's not the worst I've seen from the 1980s, at least it's not rusted and corroded. it's probably seen a lot of games of Pac-Man. the reeding can and does wear smooth over a good amount of time and wear. Report this Post to the Staff
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