Hinkle Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Hi everyone, I have a really cool one here. I feel I'm right when I say (PMD) on this coin. The line going from designer's initials to the chin of portrait is incuse. making me think it took a hit which happened with a unknown object before it was put in the case. I've been working on this and at first thought maybe die crack or doubling untilI was really studying it. I love learning, I'm crossing my fingers that I'm right on this one. Thanks Modwriter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modwriter Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 That is a beautiful Mt. Rushmore quarter. Where is the hit? I see a tiny spot on Jefferson's nose at that magnification. The one I have has a very similar spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinkle Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 8:20 PM, Modwriter said: That is a beautiful Mt. Rushmore quarter. Where is the hit? I see a tiny spot on Jefferson's nose at that magnification. The one I have has a very similar spot. Hi, Modwriter the hit is a line going from the JFM initials up to the chin of the portrait under the walking plank. I think that spot on the nose is normal. All the one's I'm looking at has that. Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modwriter Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 8:26 PM, Hinkle said: Hi, Modwriter the hit is a line going from the JFM initials up to the chin of the portrait under the walking plank. I think that spot on the nose is normal. All the one's I'm looking at has that. Hmmm Thanks. I see the line now. Hopefully another knowledgeable member will comment. I am now thinking that line was perhaps tooled into the die. Yes, hmmm on the nose. lol. I found mine in pocket change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124Spider Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) FWIW, my normal proof Mt. Rushmore quarter does not have that line; neither does my silver proof Mt. Rushmore quarter. Nor does either my P or D regular-strike versions. OTOH, that line looks very much like the other lines in the rock. Edited October 23, 2021 by 124Spider Modwriter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 @Hinkle I am going to give my opinion here as to what that incuse line on your coin may be. First of all, being a proof die, I don't believe the mint would ever re-tool or even polish a proof die or else it would not exhibit a DCAM appearance as polishing would induce noticeable scratches even if extremely minuscule. You say the small line is incuse. The relief on the rock lines are raised so I don't believe this would be consistent with another rock line as @124Spider commented, no offense Spider. Back to incuse.... my best plausible explanation is that 1) This is either a very small hit from another coin or object, or 2) It could possibly be a small strike through of sorts from some tiny foreign object. Without seeing very clear and precise close-up photos of this area, these are my two most plausible explanations. Just MHO here. Modwriter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Could be a strike through, but most likely PMD. Looks like a small incuse circle at the top of the line near the chin and on the post, is that true or am I seeing things or is it part of the design? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VKurtB Posted October 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) I am utterly flabbergasted that anyone looks this closely at common coins. Now where did I put my eyeball jamming needles? Edited October 23, 2021 by VKurtB 124Spider, Fenntucky Mike and Mr.Bill347 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 4:52 PM, VKurtB said: I am utterly flabbergasted that anyone looks this closely at common coins. I am afraid, judging by the amount of posters here at Sleepy Hollow, that you haven't seen the last of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 4:52 PM, VKurtB said: Now where did I put my eyeball jamming needles? I think you probably used them all up in the past here on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 4:52 PM, VKurtB said: I am utterly flabbergasted that anyone looks this closely at common coins. Now where did I put my eyeball jamming needles? I am rolling on the floor LMAO, Almost every picture on this site is a close up of a coin. I love it LoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modwriter Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 3:36 AM, J P Mashoke said: I am rolling on the floor LMAO, Almost every picture on this site is a close up of a coin. I love it LoL Yes, what happened to a coins in-hand great eye appeal description? I use that in almost all of my coin sale descriptions. I found this description recently and use use it once in awhile. "Scattered marks are present, but they are inconsequential." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
