State quarter error?

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Hi.. Please point out what you think might be an error.

 

I may be wrong but this is what caught my eye and had me questioning it.

 

That would be a design of a tree behind the fort.
If you mean the little squiggly mark that is a contact mark from another quarter.
Not a mint error.

 

Your pictures are all washed out. Try to take brighter pictures. Too dark.

 

It may not show up well enough in this pic but it’s definitely not a scratch. if that’s what you mean by contact mark? No disrespect at all by any means and I appreciate the response. It’s a legit thought when trying to determine from a picture for sure, but its plain to see its definitely something from the mint when holding the coin and seeing it in person. It would seem more like someone trying to engrave an image continuing the tree leaves if anything. I don’t believe contact from another coin could cut it as deep as it is and line it up with the existing artwork on the coin. Again no disrespect intended just trying to give a little more info on it. I will try to get a better pic to upload.

 

That would be a contact mark.. Maybe someone else can give you an answer. Goodbye.

 

correct, its not a scratch, its a contact mark from the reeded edge of another coin as stated...

 

Thanks for your explanation, that’s why I ask if that’s what was meant by contact mark. I assumed contact mark from another coin meant the coin being carried in a pocket with other coins and being scratched. I new to all the details of coin collecting and never mean to offend anyone trying to help educate me on it and appreciate all the reply’s and help everyone has to offer. Thanks for the reply.

 

I added a photo in the Coin Chat forum titled LASER EYED EAGLE ERROR that I’m trying to find information out on if you have any advice and the time to check it out it would be greatly appreciated. I know there is a Denver ment state quarter with a die crack called the spitting horse and this seems like the same thing. It also looks to me like doubling maybe on the C in America but I’m definitely not experienced enough to know if that’s actually what I’m seeing or not or if any of it would make it a valuable coin worth keeping or not. Definitely a cool coin i think though.

 

@Ben crowder ...there are a hundred different ways coins get contact marks. scrapes, scratches, reeded-edge dings, abrasions, cabinet friction, coin-to-coin touching...

Go research the minting process, worthless doubling and what constitutes an error...and while you are at it, study contact marks too.

Whatever you do, always trust @paddyman98 responses, he is one of CoinTalks resident experts.

Spark

 

I appropriate the advice and the information.

 

Ken454 is correct. It is a contact mark from another coin.

 

Poor photos, you need more light but it appears to be as stated. Contact marks from the edge of another reeded coin.

Welcome to CT.

 

Thanks I appreciate it

 

also, coins are carried in bags by the thousands and transported by armored trucks, now imagine a guard loading a dozen bags of coins on a truck, those bags are being dropped on a steel floor and on top of one another and the coins inside are taking a beating..

 

Good point and explanation of it, makes total sense. I appreciate it