A question for the wise

Is it common that on a bi-centennial quarter the leading edge of the drum is poorly defined? i have 4 and on only one is it relatively clear

 

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Worn die strike on that one quarter. Or even circulation wear. Hard to say with no pictures.

 

First one is the clearest one

 

This is a nice Bi.... even with the weak strike.
https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/polish_20191209_205155589-jpg.1035007/

 

Good looking coin. See the front edge of drum is not defined same as the two of mine

 

Yup very common , heres one good strike. https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/image-jpg.1035024/
https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/image-jpg.1035023/

 

Yeah, looks a bit different, although i must admit the coins that are not so perfect hold more appeal for me.

 

I prefer the toning on the weak strike one opposed to the strike quality of the crisp one. Too bad they couldn't get together and make a beautiful JFK.

 

A slightly imperfect, rainbow, '64. A friend of mine has one. I'll ask him if he minds sharing a photo

 

Weakness on the drum edge is due to Georges head on the obverse. It has everything to do with Design Features.