1988-P Washington Quarter- Weird Mintmark

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jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 09/19/2024 10:03 pm I came across this coin recently and the mint mark caught my eye. Instead of the normal "P" to the right of Washington's ponytail, it looks like it's been mashed down somewhat and the mashed material is actually touching the hair. The "P" also looks affected to some degree. What do you make of it? * Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73903 Posts	Posted 09/19/2024 11:31 pm Pretty cool find! Definitely a keeper. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 04:50 am Might just be something on the P,like glue or tape. First thing to do is an acetone soak. I moved your thread to the proper section. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8740 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 09:50 am My guess is clash remnants, you can see them in other areas all around the bust. Under the ribbon, in front of the eye/nose area, and multiple places behind the head. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 09:52 am Can you tell me what clash remnants are? Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8740 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 09:57 am Quote: Can you tell me what clash remnants are? When a clashed die occurs, the mint typically tries to polish the clash away so they can continue to use the die. Sometimes they don't get all of it and "remnants" of the clash remain. Here is a link to show you what clashing is. Maybe look at some different listings. Mad Die Clashes https://www.maddieclashes.com/ -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 10:12 am Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8740 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 10:12 am I marked up your pic to show the other areas of possible clash remnants. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 10:23 am Good illustration, @makecents. Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 11:49 am I agree with die clash rem's here, great tutorial from Makecents! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95403 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 11:56 am Nice work Makecents. Now if we could get an overlay to confirm... 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188001 Posts	Posted 09/22/2024 12:53 pm Interesting find. 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
jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 09/22/2024 6:03 pm And now for the next question, coming from someone who doesn't actively collect errors: Is there any appreciable added value to his coin above face? Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/22/2024 7:26 pm IMHO,very little if any premium. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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