Hello, I am new to coins and I would like to know if I have error coins or something else? The first coin is a Louisiana 2002 P,state quarter. It seems to have a very large crack from rim to rim. The Second coin I have not seen anything like it is a Maryland 2000 D. It seems unevenly struck? Not sure? I rubbed some water on it with a soft cloth, but it is still visible. Thank you for any info.
Scratches and stains Sorry I don't see any Mint Errors on any of them. Mr. Ed Specializing in collecting mint errors since 1985
I don't know . . . . . looks to me like the fabulous "early balding teenage Washington with acne" error to me . . . . . . I know, I'm horrible. Let the beatings begin . . . . . Z
Welcome to CT Donna. On your first coin, if you run your fingernail over the line, it will probably "catch", meaning it is incused which means it's most likely a scratch. PMD, or Post Mint Damage, meaning it happened after it left the mint. NAV, no added value. A spender. Your second coin looks like a "stain" from the photograph, so it's hard to make an evaluation. Is the surface uneven at the edge of that "stain?" Or barely noticeable? It doesn't match any known clashes, which is likely the only other possibility. To put your mind at ease, you may wish trying an acetone bath to see if the "stain" goes away or changes appreciatively. Good luck and keep looking at your change.
HemmorZoids, shame on you! The OP is new to collecting, and there is no way that she would know if you were kidding or not. Just sayin'!
