I have 2 1965 Washington quarters, one with reeding and one without. I’m having a hard time telling if the smooth edged quarter is error or wear
It is as paddy says above. Sounds harsh but a "fool & their tools" could also be a possibility to throw off newbies. Might also have been someone trying to size to fit a piece of jewelry instead of the correct size bezel. But it would not have come from the Mint like this.
I agree with paddy & tommy, but that is not to say that all coins missing the reeded edge are created in the same manner or for the same reason. Sometimes, coins are "spooned" to flatten the edge. This is a common form of PMD when someone wants to shape the coin into a ring. Chris
Also happens in arcades and casinos - any place the coin gets used a lot of times and rolls or drops on it's edge.
Casino coin. There are traces of reeding on you coin, it was struck in the proper collar. The reeds are just worn off. There are coins that have been struck in the wrong collar, but this isn't one.
Please check this out. It seems I found a US quarter with no "reeding" or no outer edge error. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
I hope you checked out the pics I attached and if you can't view the images please tell me so I can fix it. Yes. I did read the posts above. If you are referring to the 1965 quarter not so sure error because it seems faded - which is not the same to the error I got on my 1973 quarter. Also, the weight of the coin I have has changed significantly from a standard quarter weight of 5.6 grams to 4.12 grams. And imo, this weight difference would not only be due to missing clad layers. I am just puzzled if the reeding error is PMD, how can someone take off the outer edge of a US Quarter? And end up to have this quarter after the process. Anyways, I really appreciate you taking the time to read my post. Thank you very much and have a good one!
I hope you checked out the pics I attached and if you can't view the images please tell me so I can fix it. Yes. I did read the posts above. If you are referring to the 1965 quarter not so sure error because it seems faded - which is not the same to the error I got on my 1973 quarter. Also, the weight of the coin I have has changed significantly from a standard quarter weight of 5.6 grams to 4.12 grams. And imo, this weight difference would not only be due to missing clad layers. I am just puzzled if the reeding error is PMD, how can someone take off the outer edge of a US Quarter? A I Anyways, I really appreciate you taking the time to read my post. Thank you very much and have a good one!
The recessed copper core of the cladding is a characteristic of a coin that spent time in an acidic environment. The low weight and "washed out" appearance also give it away. This happened after it left the mint and is PMD
Thanks! How about the reeding? It is missing. Is it also a PMD? Something that was done deliberately?
I read the comments above but I have a quarter that has no reeding. It’s a 1982 quarter and the edges are smooth like a nickel. It is not two toned and there is no wear and tear. It looks like a brand new quarter, with edges exactly like a nickel. Is it worth anything?? I can’t upload a pic because I don’t have a computer or laptop and I am on my phone. I don’t see options to upload the pics
There's also the 1982D "chicken head" counterfeit quarters with smooth edges too. They have an edge like a nickel that turn up from time to time in circulation, wrong weight, wrong composition, cartoonish design. The "D" mint mark is really wrong pictures for reference below. These coins in this thread aren't it though. First coin posted was worn smooth from circulation, the 2nd coin posted was soaked in acid to give it a railroad rim.
