"Mangled?" 1993 P Quarter?

Hello. Brand new to coins, pardon my ignorance. Was just handed a 'coin collection' full of many pre 1960 Quarters, and found this, along with a few other oddballs. Before I turn it in for $0.25 I wanted to make sure she wasn't saving it because it is some kind of error. Most likely I suspect dryer, or some combo of heat and pressure, but the word Liberty is really all wrong, even the placement of the letters. What do you think? Some kind of error, or just beaten silly? TY much!

 

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I can't explain the damage to your coin, but it's not a mint error.
It looks like it might have been a juke box coin in a past life.

 

It looks like it might be environmental damage.

Chris

 

looks like a parking lot quarter run over and over + rain.

 

Metal detecting quarter.

I find these all the time at the beach.

It is the effect of salt water on the coin

 

Thank you all. At least I should still get $.25 for it at the bank.

 

Ummm.......wouldn't that be environmental damage? If a metal detector can do that to coins, then people should stop using them.

Chris

 

Nah, FOUND with a metal detector.

But, I think you are kidding.

And yes, environmental damage

 

Yeah! Just pulling your leg, Frank.

Chris

 

Phew, you had me worried

 

It was because one looked shorter than the other.

Chris

 

Only if you're lucky and find the right teller!