Is this pattern Error on 1918-D Standing Liberty Quarter?

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That is a very interesting catch coin hunk.

Do you remember who's coin it is?

 

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I agree, not the result of a 'fall'.

And, I agree, very interesting.

I'd love to examine it, and have to check mine.

 

Well interesting no matter what.

 

Hi Treashunt!

The previous thread is lengthy so I guess it will be better to continue here.

This is my coin. Actually it is the first and only quarter coin that I have. I have been intently looking at it for some time, just admiring the design. Even if you don't zoom in and just look at the obverse, you can actually see that the bead design on the rim is not perfect because of this small "arc".

Close inspection thru a magnifying glass will show the "error".

I can take more pictures of the area if you like to. At certain angles probably.

Seldom do I see "errors" on a coin that's why I really am interested in knowing more about it.

 

IMHO, it is from a rim ding that was tooled and repaired! On both lower close-up pictures you can still see a slight distortion of the rim (it is slightly concave compared to the rest of the rim). As for the hole on the edge of the coin between the rim and the edge reeding, I would surmise that this is more than likely a drilled hole to allow the metal to somewhat compress (fill-in per say) when the rim ding was rolled or pressed out. Otherwise, the metal on the rim would have caused the reeding to bulge outwards, making the repair more evident. A torch would have been used to soften but not scorch the coin's metal to make the repair easier and allow the excess metal to fill-in the drilled hole. However, the total outcome was not as desireable as the person that made the repair wanted!


Frank

 

There is no need to start more than one thread for the same coin---we have threads that are much longer than the other one.
I'm going to move these posts to the other thread.

Speedy
Moderator

 

Hi Frank. Thanks for that BUT I have to disagree 100%.

1. There is no hole on the edge. The lower photo seems to show that but it's not. I just have to get a clearer picture. It is awfully hard to get a zoomed in photo of a small coin. What seems to be a hole is actually the reeding pushed slightly inwards by the tiny bump.

2. The rim is not concave on that part. In fact the rim is consistently flat throughout the obverse. It just appears concave because of the "arching" of the bead pattern.

3. Is it possible to use a blowtorch on a 1 inch diameter coin with a fraction of a millimeter size bead pattern, and not damage the coin itself? Was just wondering.

4. I bought this coin from a smelter and I guess the coin is no importance to him. Much less important to the person he got it from. I guess it is virtually impossible to have a "trivial" coin "fixed" or have a coin "fixed' then just throw it away for silver.

5. Lastly, still couldn't explain how the bead turned up to be "split". Throughout the circumference of the bead sequence no other bead appears "split" with wear. Just on that area.

Just some thoughts.

 

coinhunk,

Then we agree to disagree! IMHO, the coin was dropped on it's edge not directly in the reeding and someone repaired the rim ding. What I see, is a slight distortion (slightly concave) of the edge of the coin and have marked it with orange arrows in the copied and edited pictures attached. The concave area is between the arrows.


Frank

 

I think you just might be right Frank. :thumb::thumb:

The only question now in my mind is, why was it fixed, if ever. hahaha

Thanks Frank.

Thanks guys!!!

This coin goes to ebay for $30 (Or lesser? )

 

coinhunk,

Any rim ding on a coin...even a small one, detracts from the eye appeal of the coin and from it's value! Sometimes, such a small rim ding can be smoothed out (repaired) to make it completely or almost unnoticeable which can significantly effect the price that the coin will fetch. Coins that have a thin edge or denticles on the inside of the rim, create a bigger problem when trying to repair such dings. I must confess as some others here on C.T. might do also, that they have owned coins in which they wish they could have repaired an unsightly rim ding whether it was to make them have better eye appeal for their' Collection or to help with their value!


Frank

 

Who needs CAC! We have Frank and the Other Frank

 

Ooooh come on guys! You give me too much credit! I just play them as I see them and I noticed the slight concave portion on the edge of the rim of the coin right off!


Frank

 

Thanks a lot Frank. :thumb::thumb: Thanks guys.

So $20 then shall it go.

 

Oh well, it was great while it lasted! :whistle::whistle:


Frank