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allcoinsaregood Pillar of the Community United States 808 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 4:58 pm Found this quarter in my last roll of quarters from my bank! While not very old (1998) and a Philly mint product, it stands out in a crowd. The Spagetti hair shows really nice on the obverse and the eagles feathers stand out on the reverse with no visible marks in the fields. I am not happy with the overall pics of the obverse and the reverse because I used my phone to take the pics. But I took some backup photos with my microscope to show detailes. I am courious if I should get it graded or just stick it in a flip! Regards all and let me know your thoughts. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 5:38 pm While there are minute contact marks on the coin, the die state is what you are noticing, but not really seeing. What? Note the devices and the fields on this coin. It is one of the ones ones from the new die. That is why it looks so nice to you, without knowing exactly why. It would be one to hang on to. Someday people will wake up and discover the die states in the fresher states, should be worth a lot more than the extremely worn out dies children. Graders lump them all into a grade category regardless of die state. They also lump in Machine Doubling as well as a normal event for coins. But the trained eye will spot these differences today and down the road when people wake up, then they will realized what they missed out on. Note the die state on this 1998-P Quarter in MS-68 Don't open these links on your phone the information will be too small and the images will be to large. https://www.PCGS.com/cert/40855448?...-gaNycGzNDeU Note the price? But look at the die state. Now look again at your coin. The die state is much better on your coin. But that is why I mention to look at die states so much. The coin of future interest when they realize die states, is in your hand. The grading is higher than your coin will be, but they are not seeing the beauty of this coin, than the one they have. MS-67: https://www.PCGS.com/cert/40177778 https://www.PCGS.com/cert/34066452 Which is the better die state of these two? Top Or bottom coin? top Why? 67= MS-66 https://www.PCGS.com/cert/40532008 https://www.PCGS.com/cert/42781274 Which is the better die state of these two? Top Or bottom coin? top Why? 66= Making the right choice today may help you get better money in the future for coins. (Nothing special about these coins, just using them as an illustration) Edited by coop 06/02/2022 5:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 5:49 pm I'll say MS-63, definitely not worth grading. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 5:58 pm But a keeper. Easier to sell a nice looking car, than a rough looking car. Someone will want this for their album. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19171 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 5:59 pm Very good hole filler until better comes along. For a grade, I'm thinking MS61. Not a great candidate for submission to a grading service. Report this Post to the Staff
allcoinsaregood Pillar of the Community United States 808 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 6:18 pm Thanks to everyone for your comments! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I wish all good hunting. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96562 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 6:45 pm Well, while all coins are good, I find that this one is in exceptional condition. Not bad for a not so old taken from circulation quarter. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2224 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 7:22 pm COOP - I can't remember hearing it explained quite that way. BUT, it makes a whole lot of sense. In my own way, I've kind of just realized, I have been doing what you describe. I also often remind myself to "buy the coin, not the slab". Thanks Yes indeed, that's a nice looking quarter. Edited by southsav 06/02/2022 7:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36782 Posts	Posted 06/07/2022 09:59 am It looks circulated to me. AU-58. Report this Post to the Staff
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