How to tell if it's wear and tear or mint error 1 1

[Hellbilly358]

How can I tell if something is a mint error or from ruff handling? I recently got into looking at my change and honestly I don't have clue. Take this  1992 D quarter for example 

[Hellbilly358]

[KaileeS CS]

Hello @Hellbilly358, thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, we are not able to identify if a coin is a mint error via photos. An in-hand evaluation by the grading team would be required to determine if the coin has a mint error.

If you'd like to submit your coin to determine if it may have a variety, you can read more about the process here: NGC Coins | How to submit.

Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you!

[Sandon]

   Welcome to the NGC chat board.

     Although NGC does not offer free advice, you are welcome to post questions about and photos of coins on the "Newbie Coin Collecting Questions" forum, where forum members, many of whom are very experienced collectors, will provide you with their opinions.

   Your 1992-D quarter does not appear to be a mint error but to have been altered or damaged after it left the mint. A photo of the edge might be helpful, as would better cropped photos that show almost entirely the coin and not the surface on which it sits.

   Never hold a coin that you think may have collector value in your bare hands! That's how they become discolored and worn.