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Greenstang

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  1. Greenstang
    My answer is the same as your first post. There is no way for that to happen during the striking of the coin so by default it is damage, no matter how it happened.
  2. Greenstang
    A struck through would not be on both sides. It has been chemically altered after it left the mint. Just a damaged quarter now.
  3. Greenstang
    Agree with the Eagle, DDD is not an error, as is not MD, they are just part of the minting process. The only “error” is the mint using the dies too long. I have seen it sometimes called a “Die Event”
  4. Greenstang
    One thing about damage is unless you were there when it happened, you may never know how it occurred, there are too many variables. It doesn’t really matter though, damage is damage no matter the cause.
  5. Greenstang
    That is what is known as Die Deterioration Doubling (DDD), a worthless type of doubling caused by a worn die. Please do not use screen shots, they are too pixilated especially when you increase the size of the picture.
  6. Greenstang
    Agree with the above, you would lose money having them graded.
  7. Greenstang
    That is 100% damage. There is no way that could happen during the striking of the coin. Surprised there is even any doubt. You certainly don't need to see the coin to know it is not an error. Worth 25 cents if you can get someone to accept it.
  8. Greenstang
    Nice find and nice photography, not much left holding that die together.
  9. Greenstang
    Just a slight MAD, still within spec.
  10. Greenstang
    I’m sure you tried to post photos but they didn’t show. Try again.
  11. Greenstang
    There are countless ways that a coin can be damaged but there are limited ways for an error to occur. Which of these limited ways do you think caused this to be classed as an error. I can’t think of any.
  12. Greenstang
    Welcome the the Chat Box. There are two things that can happen to a coin, damage or an error. An error can only occur during the striking of the coin. It is not a weak strike and I can’t see how this could possibly happen during the striking of the coin so the alternative is that it is damage, no matter how it happened. You purchased it as a cull and that is exactly what you got.
  13. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Forum. Agree with the above, just split plating, not uncommon. The trouble is now that the zinc is exposed, it will start to rot and then you will have zinc rot
  14. Greenstang
    Thank you, much easier to see. It does not appear to be a dropped “S”. It looks to be raised instead of incuse plus where would it come from. The only S on the quarter that is even close to that size is the one in the initials and it is different. Agree with Hoghead, it appears to be a die chi.
  15. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Forum Lisa I see some Machine Doubling and some damage, but I cannot see your “snake in the tree”. Could you please tell what picture and location that it appears in. Also even if it is a dropped letter, it would not be worth getting certified. Unless a coin is worth at least $150.00, it does not pay to send in.
  16. Greenstang
    Too early for a April fools joke
  17. Greenstang
    There are at least 23 known varieties, so even being able to distinguish them especially when worn would be a challenge in itself let alone trying to collect them.
  18. Greenstang
    Pictures are pretty blurry but it looks like it is a slight off centre strike. Not really off enough to add any value.
  19. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Chat Box Acetone is the only thing that may help without damaging the coin further. Depending on the extent of the PVC damage, there may be some damage to the coin underneath it. In the future, please crop your photos, this will increase the size and get rid of the unnecessary background.
  20. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Chat Box. Not sure what you mean by where to send it, there is no value above face for that damaged quarter. Spend it if you can.
  21. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Forum. As stated above, a clear photo is required so that we can see the detail. Blurry doesn't work. Also include a complete photo of the coin besides your closeup. Looking forward to better photos.
  22. Greenstang
    Pictures are a little out of focus but it looks like a die chip which is not considered an error.
  23. Greenstang
    Looks like a copper plated zincoin to me. Check the weight to two decimal points. I see some zinc dust bubbles and the start of spilt plating.
  24. Greenstang
    It looks like some sort of corrosion. Could be any one of multiple things. It is classed as damage and worth 1 cent.
  25. Greenstang
    Corrosion is not considered an error, it is damage.