1968 Washington Quarter Clad Missing

Ok guys so the big clue for the sceptics. Tons of foreign debris and objects cause results like this. For example in this case a ball bearing. The metal has been forced outwards and is flush flat the coin weighs correctly suggesting the metal has been displaced from original position. The cut Mark's are result of tooling prying out the foreign object. I know z

Good theory. A ball bearing could have left the impression and displaced the metal. However, I agree with lcutler, it could not have happened in the minting process. Flat spot on the reverse caused by the reverse die? No. Also, if the marks are from removing the ball bearing, what is the likelihood that it occurred in the minting process? Mint employee removes ball bearing? Somehow with giant hole, no one notices while they are inspecting for errors? Doubtful. That said, a ball bearing used with a press machine makes sense. Someone prying it out afterwards makes sense. Lots of people alter coins after they are minted for the fun of it. Keeps people like us guessing!

In finding variety coins, one of the criteria for assessment must be probability. Yes, anything can happen. But what are the most probable scenarios? Part of being a "treasure hunter" is seeking the best possible explanation. We may never know for sure, but we are getting closer.

I'm locking this topic. Send if off to a TPG, when you get it back in a slab with the error noted, use the contact link and I'll reopen it for you to post pictures.