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Big Daddy New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 09/09/2021 8:48 pm Hello everyone, I have been collecting for about a week. In that time, I have become so addicted that I have already purchased a digital scale and a Dcorn microscope. That being said, I found a 2020 Bat quarter with a definite error (I don't yet know all the vernacular) above one of the ears. I will post some other pics of the obverse of the coin, as there are a couple marks about which I'm wondering. Thanks for any help. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 05:03 am . What is a Dcorn microscope? Could use close ups,but the first pic looks like a die crack and or die chip. The other pic looks like scratches on the coin and a couple hits? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19183 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 08:16 am Possible die chip (as above), plus what looks like a partial reeding hit on the neck (2nd photo). Fresh quarters occasionally have randomly placed linear divots caused by edges of coins impacting coin surfaces while being handled in bulk at the mint and/or at 'first time' coin rolling facilities. Fresh coins take a beating as they make their way from the striking chamber to their earliest circulation destination. Edited by ijn1944 09/10/2021 08:17 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 08:27 am To the Forum. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188952 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 4:06 pm to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Big Daddy New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 4:25 pm A Dcorn microscope has a 4.3" screen that helps me see the finer details better than with a magnifying glass. Plus, it has a way to hook it up to my computer so I can see even better. It wasn't terribly expensive but I have really enjoyed it so far. Report this Post to the Staff
11997755 Pillar of the Community United States 2253 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 4:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff
sirguardian Valued Member United States 354 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 5:40 pm I see a die chip above the ear, Report this Post to the Staff
OriginalAtog Valued Member United States 171 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 5:55 pm I would agree with the die chip above the ear. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 6:11 pm With that kind of scope,please do not post photos of the scopes screen. Post photos directly to CCF. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 6:43 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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