I’ve been on this forum too long. Now I’m seeing things. 0

[Woods020]

I found this beat 1985 quarter, and noticed something strange around the date. It looked like an extra 8, but I assumed it was glue or something similar so I soaked it for several hours in acetone and gently rubbed with a q-tip thinking I was seeing things still. Now it’s still there. What is this? Have I contracted pareidolia?

[RWB]

Looks like a combination of damage and stains.

[Coinbuf]

Yes, you are experiencing pareidolia.   But we do appreciate that you posted nice clear photos of both sides.

Edited April 1, 2021 by Coinbuf

[Modwriter]

Looks like the same environmental damage of a cent that was posted in another thread, but I do see what you are seeing also.

[proud potato]

that looks like a hard 8

idk man im convinced

[Woods020]

I’m sure there is nothing there to see other than what is suggested. I can’t imagine how anything could have happened during minting. I more posted because it made me feel what many newbies feel. Logically it makes no sense but darned if you can’t convince yourself it’s there. 

[Lem E]

I looked at it for about 20 minutes and ended up seeing a 43 copper Lincoln. 

[Sharann]

1 hour ago, Lem E said:

I looked at it for about 20 minutes and ended up seeing a 43 copper Lincoln. 

[Woods020]

8 hours ago, Lem E said:

I looked at it for about 20 minutes and ended up seeing a 43 copper Lincoln. 

That’s on the reverse. I didn’t point it out 

[J P M]

I can see the whole date it runs off on a little angle all the numbers are in-between the good ones. To bad the coin is toast. 

[Oldhoopster]

13 hours ago, Woods020 said:

I found this beat 1985 quarter, and noticed something strange around the date. It looked like an extra 8, but I assumed it was glue or something similar so I soaked it for several hours in acetone and gently rubbed with a q-tip thinking I was seeing things still. Now it’s still there. What is this? Have I contracted pareidolia?

 

 

Yes, it appears that you've contracted a severe case of pareidolia.  Have 2 beers and call Dr. RWB in the morning