1982 Quarter D 0

[Smithnp]

Hello I have come across this 1982 Quarter!  To me it appears that the “Liberty” is offset and crowding the edge of the quarter.  The “in God We Trust” also seems to be smushed together.  I am Not exactly sure what I’m looking at which is why I am here!  Just started to keep an eye out for certain coins and defects.  Thank you all! 

[Greenstang]

Welcome to the Forum

Nothing unusual, just the results of a worn die and circulation wear. Just a spender.

[Fenntucky Mike]

Hello and welcome to the forum. 

What you are seeing is a combination of damage, post mint, and probably some deterioration. Not an error.

[Smithnp]

Thank you Mike and Stang on the input. Much appreciated!  I am very new to this so I’ll be lurking around in the forum knowledge and answers!  Again thank you!! 

[Sandon]

     We have an old saying, "buy the book before the coin," which today can include looking at online resources. If you are a new collector, you may wish to refer to the following post I made on this forum:

 

[Coinbuf]

Welcome to the forum, as you are new to coins, and if you want to find actual true errors, then the very best thing you can do for yourself is to educate yourself on the minting process.   When you know how coins are made it becomes easy to identify errors from simple damage.   Doubbleddie .com has a nice section that explains how dies are made and multiple sections on various types of errors with nice reference photos.

Doubleddie.com

Also Error-Ref.com has lots of information on errors

Error-Ref

[Smithnp]

Thank you!!!