1995 p mint Washington quarter ??

I can't find anything on the specific 'error'...im not good with the coinscope but I can try to get better photos. Has anyone seen this type of error before?

 

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Did not happen at the Mint. PMD…imo…Spark

 

Yep, that is Post mint damage.
Not an error.

 

All damaged after it left the mint.

 

Why do you think it is an error?

 

Did anyone say Post mint damage?

 

Nope, haven't heard that one yet‍♀️

 

I don't know because I'm still fairly new and thought I'd ask a coin collector forum for opinions, wasn't expecting some of the more sarcastic answers though. thanks though

 

Welcome to Coin Talk Candi. Actually, these are just short answers and not really sarcastic. Sal's answer is followed by an emoji that tells you he is kidding around. You will find this on this site and most here mean no harm.

 

Says you.........

 

Hello.
Not everything that looks weird, different or strange is automatically a mint error. There are many ways coins can be damaged or altered after they leave the US Mint.

But it's good that you ask

 

To many of the members here, they have seen so many coins that a poster claims is a mint error, but only damage, that they can't understand anyone posting them, so their answers are less than helpful to new collectors.
When you see displaced metal on a coin, it is usually due to being struck by something, so it is damage, not an error. Study of the minting process can help you eliminate damage from errors. Just ask yourself how such damage could have happened during the minting process. Good luck.

 

Actually.. If I'm busy I can't get into a better detailed explanation. And I'm always busy

And I know a few other members such as yourself will come and give an explanation

Thanks

 

Yeah, sometimes short answers.
I see what you are saying though. Giving them a reason instead of an answer is always a good example of patience and teaching.
Seems this topic has been coming up often lately.

 

As you learn about the minting process (a blank planchet hit by two dies) it will become apparent what's possible and what isn't.

Sometimes it's not so much where an "error" occurs as whether or not is can be easily duplicated. Your coin, for instance could have happened at the mint (it would be more likely if the coin were brand new "unc condition), but anyone could gouge a quarter like that so it is highly improbable to be what we consider "collectable".

 

Candi. Welcome to cointalk! Don’t get offended. They know what they are talking about althoughhhhh it may not be how you wanted worded. You may want to read up on errors etc. I still post things that many may comment on or do not care for, people will comment, but that’s ok. But if a coin looks like it was dragged in a parking lot, you will see some posts of how they think it looks! Lol. Keep looking, reading and asking. Some have been here a long time and very serious collectors. Just some advice. Good luck!

 

What most people don't understand is that coins can get damaged throughout their use. Just leaving it in your car cupholder and get spilt on can cause various damage. Putting coins in your pocket, purse, etc scraping against other coins or other things can cause damage. Having a coin fall to the floor in your car, into the rail that you fold your seats and bends a coin ... unlimited things.

If there was a book about "damaged coins" it would be a billion pages or more trying to show all types of damage. Just think of all the Girl/Cub scouts that use coins to make things.

So when people "search" for an "error" and can't find it ... it's because one should be searching for "damaged coins" and not "error coins" And then most people dismiss damage as it's not "exactly" like their coin that seems "strange and different."

 

Yes… I am learning corrosion is not an error lol. I do get amazed how the die doubles as it ages and I get into a little trouble posting it lol but hey interesting to me. Thank you!