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Hi, was just wanting some thoughts on my quarter. I'm a complete newbie to coin hunting and pretty sure I don't have anything but it's always nice to dream.  *** Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. It's very important to have in the title. *** |
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@coin, we are going to need more information from you regarding what you are asking. You have posted this in the error and variety subforum, so normally I'd be expecting a question about some odd feature or detail. But instead are you asking about the condition to see if this coin is worth a premium over face value? I'm not sure how to respond without more direction from you. Thx.
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New Member
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I was just curious if it was worn-down or a grease error
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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What's your question? It looks normal on the reverse.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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What does the obverse look like? The reverse appears to show average circulation wear.
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United States
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Ok yes thx for the reply. I'm seeing light circulation wear, but a bit heavier on the drum. Is that the location of concern for you or is there some other detail that looks lightly struck to you with the coin in hand?
"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
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New Member
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could be a bit of grease.
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Pillar of the Community
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The front of the drum seems to be a weak point on the 1776-1976 quarters. It is often faded away, even on uncirculated coins.
The variety to watch out for on a 1976-D quarter is a very strong doubling on Liberty. There is also a more subtle version of doubling on Liberty to the right.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 The faint area on the drum is a common occurrence on these Bicentennial Quarters. |
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New Member
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Do you think it might be worth sending it out to get graded
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Do you think it might be worth sending it out to get graded No, this is a very common occurrence - a significant percentage of Bicentennial quarters have drum issues - even on uncirculated examples, as Brandmeister pointed out. No numismatic premium whatsoever. Here's one from my tub of Bicentennial coins.  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
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Do you think it might be worth sending it out to get graded Definitely not. Save your money. The weakness on the drum is a common weak spot on these. Your coin is only worth face value. Errers and Varietys.
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01/24/2024 01:47 am
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The weakness on the drum is a common weak spot on these. I equate the Drum on the Bi-Centennial Quarter to the steps on Jefferson nickels...just a worn Die issue...  smat |
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If you find a nice uncirculated coin with a fully struck drum, save that one in a 2x2. These quarters aren't worth grading unless you happen to find one of the two doubled die examples.
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just a worn Die issue No it's a weak spot. Like the top of the reverse on Lincolns. It's from the obverse needing so much metal it takes it from the reverse. |
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