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The Texas 2004 Quarter

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Hello all,

 

I just received the 2004 State quarters silver proof set. Upon close examination I noticed that the "45" in the 1845 date on the Texas coin disappears when holding it at different light angles. Was this done intentionally, or is this a flaw?

 

Thanks very much!

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probably a grease spot... nothing really big..... Post a pic so we can see.... I guess the Texas quarter will look ok... I was hoping for better... but it could have been worse...

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Gee! Thanks a lot for the comprehensive answers.

 

Joesmom congratulated me - thank you very much.

 

And Bruceswar alluded to a grease spot! A GREASE SPOT - WHAAAAAT?

 

I'm new to these boards, and I would've expected more sophisticated answers than these two replies. After all I came to seek answers from the "experts." But it looks like, after reading many posts, that most of you are just a clique of posters full of BS, and know absolutely nothing about coins.

 

Best regards!

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Dummkopf,

 

You say you want a comprehensive answer to your question, well if you would have posted a close up photo of what it is you are talking about, like Bruceswar suggested to you in his post, maybe someone would have been able to help.

 

I’m sorry that you feel that you have not received a comprehensive answer in a timely fashion, but I must say that for someone looking for help, your comment that ‘most of you are just a clique of posters full of BS, and know absolutely nothing about coins’ is not the best way for a new poster to expect to be helped and welcomed to the board.

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Gee! Thanks a lot for the comprehensive answers.

 

Joesmom congratulated me - thank you very much.

 

And Bruceswar alluded to a grease spot! A GREASE SPOT - WHAAAAAT?

 

I'm new to these boards, and I would've expected more sophisticated answers than these two replies. After all I came to seek answers from the "experts." But it looks like, after reading many posts, that most of you are just a clique of posters full of BS, and know absolutely nothing about coins.

 

Best regards!

 

Dummkopf , 893scratchchin-thumb.gif893scratchchin-thumb.gif893scratchchin-thumb.gif very appropriate name, I think.

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Has to be a visitor from across the street. Reminds me of another one who shows up once in awhile to drop his famous one line [!@#%^&^] on us.

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I have 20 sets and checked them all, only one had any issues with the 5 and it wasnt even close to the magnitude of the 2003 issue. There seems to be something interesting with the 5, but I wouldnt call it "disappearing."

 

Without insulting, why is this item listed as an error when you are unsure whether it is, indeed, an error?

 

Take a look at my "texas 5."

 

-Jill

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Looks pretty intersting... Could have been grease or something on the die... that causes that... Interesting error, but not that much added value really.. I would hold onto it because if you sell it now you might be suprised at how much over the regular price it fetches... and as for some being bid up on ebay... these people just need any set.. and they can't get it from the mint. Fun error... but keep it.

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I would've expected more sophisticated answers than these two replies. After all I came to seek answers from the "experts." But it looks like, after reading many posts, that most of you are just a clique of posters full of BS, and know absolutely nothing about coins.

 

Gee, aren't you full of warm fuzzies. Sorry if you think I'm not sophistocated and full of BS. On those accounts you're wrong. As for not knowing anything about coins, you're right...that's why I come here...to learn.

 

It's not often that you congratulate someone and they turn around and bash you for it. Once some of the more knowledgeable members came along and answered your question the least you could do is apologize for your rudeness. 893naughty-thumb.gif

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joesmom. Lest you forget but I did not bash YOU, but in fact thanked you for your congrats!

 

So far only two loser replies both from Bruceswar directly addressing my post but alluding to a grease spot.

 

Take a closer look at the pictures - that ain't no friggin' grease spot.

 

I've had it with this board - good bye!

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Great way to start making friends.

 

nOoBiEeE, I don't believe this was ever his intention.

 

Hi,

I was going by this comment he/she made...

 

I'm new to these boards, and I would've expected more sophisticated answers than these two replies. After all I came to seek answers from the "experts." But it looks like, after reading many posts, that most of you are just a clique of posters full of BS, and know absolutely nothing about coins.
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What do you expect? Do you expect us to say this is the best thing since sliced bread? "It is what it is" - Annon. I mean really.. prolly not much else it could be.. mabye polished dies... but then they would all have it... So if it is not a grease spot then what is it? Please let me know then... looks just like a 1943 S Steel Cent I got that was sent into grading and was told it was a grease spot... But please let me know what you think it is... Not that the error is not interesting... but not a huge error....

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Dummkopf,

Don't go away. I just read your post. Your coin is very neat but it is not PMM or die cracked error. Your coin looks like it is a weakly struck proof. One such coin grading company (Segs) has certified other such coins similar to this one. However, it may take a little while for them to certify this coin. Once more of them are sent to them they may make such a designation. Cool find.

 

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