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Valued Member
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Has anyone ever encountered a quarter with an x over the mintmark? I found one coin roll hunting this weekend and am not sure what to make of it. See attached photo. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks  |
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@gsh, I haven't seen this exact thing before, so thanks for posting. Since I can't tell from this close-up pic, can you please indicate whether the X is above or below the surrounding surface of the coin? Thx. Also, it could be helpful to see overall images of both sides of the coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Also, full pics of both sides of the coin, please.  to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
01/08/2024 3:20 pm
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Valued Member
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Pictures of obverse and reverse are attached. The X appear to have pushed into the coin surface and a bump is visible on the reverse.   |
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Forum Dad
United States
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Counterstamp. Just damage.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, as described, it's a counterstamp. Cool.
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Pillar of the Community
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Or someone hammered a Philips head screwdriver into the mint mark.
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United States
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yep a Philips screwdriver and a hammer will do that - notice how the 'E' in America is bulging out on the reverse.
Edited by Dearborn
01/08/2024 4:18 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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I would have thought maybe screwdriver, but the x is raised, it is not an indented x.
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Moderator
United States
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Counter stamped, PMD. John1  |
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United States
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to the CCF Interesting coin ... but however this occurred it did not happen at the US Mint. There are numerous ways to alter/damage coins after they leave the mint ... your's is one of these. . You have a damaged coin. Value is 25 cents. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artEdited by nickelsearcher
01/08/2024 4:44 pm
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Forum Dad
United States
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We have conflicting comments. Quote:
The X appear to have pushed into the coin surface and a bump is visible on the reverse. Then later... Quote:
I would have thought maybe screwdriver, but the x is raised, it is not an indented x. Certainly appears to be the first one from the images. |
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Valued Member
United States
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To clarify what I meant by saying the x is raised. Overall the mintmark area is pushed down in the coin, but the actual x itself is in relief within the depression, the x is not incuse.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Counterstamp, PMD. Not an error. Errers and Varietys.
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Valued Member
United States
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I just noticed in the close up picture that the outline of the bottom of the "D" is still visible in the X. It appears that what I have here is a uniquely damaged coin. Thanks to all who took the time to give input.
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