Just curious to everyone's opinion on a 1963-D qaurter that I acquired today. It looks like a repunched mintmark to me. However, I can't find any reference to such an error in the newest cherry pickers guide. I am an amateur collector, so any input would be appreciated. Thank you for you time. Zach
I think I see what you are talking about but is it possible to get any better pictures? Your pictures are a bit too blurry and more up close will help
More likely, stabilize the camera. I'd imagine that would fix the problem. It looks like classic die deterioration doubling, and some PMD from circulation.
It has that "sheared" appearance that's very common on quarters from that era. While not sure of the why and how, unless there is more that cannot be seen in the photos, it's probably safe to say that's all it is, unfortunately.
From what I can see, it's strike doubling, also known as machine or mechanical doubling. Sorry. Shelf like.
Yeah, I thought that at first too.. But it seems like it would be doubled in more places than just the mintmark if that was the case.
Based on the pics IMO it is DDD ( die deterioration doubling) if you enlarge the pics that's what it appears to be. JMO Dave
There are other threads if willing to search them out, but here's one showing similar "shearing" (which can take on different forms, angles, etc)... https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1964-d-washington-quarter-rpm-say-yes-lol.270267/ And as another example mentioned in the linked thread, check out the 1964-D WRPM-006.... http://doubleddie.com/1237766.html They just happen to occur on coins displaying no evidence of die deterioration as well as those that do.
The mint mark was not applied to that era coin with a single blow to the punch on the working die, it was usually two or more, each one increasing the possibility of a RPM. It was done by hand, wrong placement --> RPM. If it was not directly perpendicular, the punch would hit at a slight angle, this could produce the 'smeared' mintmark, but unless there are visible elements of 2 mint mark letter, it is not a RPM. IMO Jim
Well you know I respect your opinion but in this case after comparing the threads that you provided and taking another look, I'll have to stick by my first post I do believe the OP coin is DDD.JMO Dave
Keep looking at your Coinage the same way that you are, everything will come full circle, if you stick with it long enough. Make sure that you are rotating your coin, and don't get stuck trying to look for something that isn't there, each coin that is worth something will have merits, if it looks damaged put it away for a rainy day. You will have more fun looking through coins if you aren't worried about there faults. A true RPM, Variety, or Error will stand out like a sore thumb. I will always point out that, you can't find error in something, if you haven't taken the time to study, what the true design should look like. Good luck and Happy Hunting! @Blessedbydixie
