1950 Proof Washington Quarter Strike Thru Wire?

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Melo30 New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 02:31 am Hello all, I welcome all input. Is this a strike thru of wire/foreign object, or just PMD? Thanks in advance. Sorry, will add more pics after I get the trial going for pixlr. Edited by Melo30 08/07/2023 02:32 am Report this Post to the Staff

Melo30 New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 02:44 am Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5663 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 02:50 am The heaped up metal along the edges of the trough indicate that they are all scratches. Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 04:30 am These all have a reflective 'wave' of metal to the outside of each line, almost like a razor edge. A strike through would be a incuse line with nothing forced above the surrounding area. I would also expect a Struck Through Wire coin to have a consistent width to the marks. Maybe someone didn't flatten the staples on a 2X2 that came in contact with this coin the damage was the result. Here's an image of a 1967 SMS Quarter that has a small 'Struck Through Wire' error on the bridge of Washington's nose. Note that the width of the anomaly is consistent and has no displaced metal along its edges. Click on the picture for a larger image It looks like a spouting whale to me. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 04:37 am Yes that quarter is damaged rather than being struck through wire. Almost looks like a ballpoint pen and a firm hand, but it is impossible to know for sure what caused the damage. "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
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5770 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 05:06 am It sure looks like PSD for the reasons others have stated. What is the raised line to the right of the L (LIBERTY)? Maybe just a die scratch? Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 08:54 am Agree this looks like damage. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95254 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 09:21 am Heavy scratches are on the surface of this coin. 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73853 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 12:49 pm I agree, just scratches on your coin. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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