Wondering if someone can identify the object hanging from the "R" in "LIBERTY" ("R-tongue") in these pics from a couple 2019 P N Marina quarters. I started coming by these earlier this Spring-Summer while searching boxes for "W" mint coins, and I've collected a couple rolls worth. Is it stiff upper lip from Washington? Or, piece of hair? Or, could it have come through from the reverse (flag)? Has anyone come across a few of these? Any thoughts? Thank you, - larry
Looking at all the other letters I see evidence of Die Deterioration. That could be a weird Die Chip that formed. IMHO
I don't know, Mr. P.! Since it is in a marina, it could be an algae bloom. We get them a lot here in South Florida. Chris
that's actually a good way to describe these 2019-P N. Mariana coins, i.e. "Algae bloom". these things were greased to the skids. I found a few "W" mint that weren't much better. Yep... i'll leave that unedited so that everyone can share in the comic joy. Thank you, gentlemen.
Tx! I appreciate the welcome. I've a few other stupid questions that I've been holding back after dozens of boxes over the last year plus (mostly cents and quarters). I'll let loose a few when I re-group with the pieces I've found (I see there's a 'post your results' thread). I'll try to spare ya the machine-doubling questions, but I can't guarantee anything. Haven't found much; e.g. a very few number of silver quarters; a couple dozen 2019 "W" mint; a few dozen wheat pennies, including a 1909 that, unfortunately, is unrecognizable. A few odd-birds stood out, though - like this ugly R-tongue, which I believe @paddyman98 accurately notes is from a Die Chip (or, the result of algae-bloom). I am curious how wide-spread the grease issue was with the 2019 coins. Not just the one in question, but I've seen more of these ugly greasers (90%) than otherwise clean (10%). I know it happens, but these greasy-nasty coins pretty abundant. I've got a few rolls of others with bleeding A's where the grease is so thick it's dripping off the letters (looks like a lamination scab that you could pick off the coin). The attached pic isn't the best example of this, but it conveys my point.
First of all, it is always best to start a new thread for each coin. That way, you will attract the most attention to it. Using an older thread is of little use because your post can disappear quickly. There are several members who are still looking for the ATB "W" quarters, but you have to use the Buy/Sell/Trade forums once you have 10 other posts as a member. Coins produced from grease-filled dies are very common for all years, mintmarks and denominations. For some unknown reason, grease is a necessity to keep machines working! That isn't grease on the die in your last pic. It appears to be die deterioration. Chris
