Anyone seen a coin like this 93 quarter. Has a P mint Mark but you have to really look to see it. Like it was hardly punched. Is this an error? And it is not wear activity
@Eddie w In the 90's, the mintmark was incorporated into the design of the die and were no longer hand-punched into the working dies. I don't know why you are using those pliers (?) to hold this quarter, but it is not a very good idea. You might damage the coin. Chris
Ok, I have a crappy phone needed both hands to try and get the shot. Is it worth anything in your opinion.
I'm a beginner, you probably figured that out. I have found quit a few coins metal detecting. I was told the cherry picker guide is best to compare errors
It is a filled die error. I have a couple of these from the late 80s. Minor filled dies don't carry a premium But since it's the mm that's weak you might get lucky and find someone on eBay who will give you a buck or two
Ordinarily, all you need to do is place the coin on a flat surface, make sure that there is adequate lighting and take the photo from directly overhead. About the only time you would need something like pliers to hold a coin, is when you need to take a photo of the edge of a coin. There are plastic "forceps" that can lock into place made specifically for this, and they are very inexpensive. It's only worth 25c! Chris
You really need to learn how coins are made before you start looking for errors and varieties. Otherwise, you will be wasting a lot of your time on "junk" coins like this. While the Cherrypickers Guide comes in handy for identifying some varieties that are attributable by the top grading services, it is not all-inclusive. There are hundreds and hundreds of varieties that are not even mentioned in the CPG. A book like this one, below, is most helpful in identifying errors. Furthermore, the condition of coins found with your metal detector is probably not very good for a numismatic collection. Just ask @paddyman98 . He can show you photos of his finds with his metal detector. Chris
@Eddie w Hi Eddie. My friends and family call me Eddie Jr. Here are some of my metal detecting finds that are sometimes confused with Mint Errors -
