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car46999 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 12/05/2010 1:59 pm Hello, I was sorting through my silver quarters, and located an error quarter. I searched and could not locate an exact name for what happened to mine. It is a 1956 Washington quarter, that has some type of die or stamping error. Any input on the definition for this error would be greatly appreciated. My first guess is that it is slightly off center, but the lines on the back intersect the "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". Leading me to believe it has two errors? The error is: on the front it has a recessed area from approx the 2 o'clock to the 5 o'clock position (from the "Y" in liberty to just before the date) On the back it starts at the 11:30 position and ends at the 4 o'clock position. (It is a set of lines that start at the "T" in States, and ends tapering to a point below the "A" in Dollar.) Also all of the reeding is well defined and intact. Click on the images to make larger. Thanks to all. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/05/2010 2:02 pm Looks like a coin that was hammered by another coin. not a mint error, just damaged. Report this Post to the Staff
car46999 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 12/05/2010 2:09 pm Would that have been hammered between two coins, to create the damage on both sides? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/05/2010 2:14 pm Correct. I was just looking at a couple coins that someone damaged that way just a couple of minutes ago. If they used a vise to do the squashing they would be more uniform. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 12/05/2010 2:16 pm "Sold on ebay" Ouch! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/05/2010 2:25 pm I even told him that it was a fake and he still sold it. Bottom feeder! Report this Post to the Staff
car46999 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 12/05/2010 2:32 pm Luckily I only have less than melt value in it, just hoping there was more to it. Thank you for your help. Report this Post to the Staff
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