Without clear, cropped, photos I do not know how you can expect any more satisfactory responses. Cropped means that only the coin shows - no...
I would like to see clear, cropped, photos - so detail would be visible. It appears to be a quarter worn down on the edge maybe in a slot machine...
I love these kinds of errors! Struck on a planchet which was cracked before the strike. The major diagnostic for a planchet cracked before the...
I enjoy studying and research. Found it that way.
Eloquently stated. I, too, thought a post opened the subject for discussion. I certainly meant no disrespect.
The scratches in the fields on these quarters do, indeed, appear to be identical. I think they are die scratches. They even go right up to the...
Not a Woody! “1978 to 1982 saw many examples of these. They are not a true "Woody" which is an improper alloy mix. They are most likely roller...
There are times when a die is individually polished/abraded. Here is a video produced to show how die trails occur....
I am sorry, I cannot comment on your quarters, since I have not seen them. My point is that die polishing really does not reach into the low areas...
Since you do not want to risk $ without the assurance of a likely listing, why not post the coin here for confirmation that it is what you think?
If these scratches (such as below 1964) stopped at the bust, I would be thinking that they are die scratches. Since the scratches continue onto...
There is a helpful list at this link for characteristics of weak strikes. http://www.error-ref.com/weak_strikesinsufficientrampressure/
Why post the same thing twice? Looks more scratched than improper alloy mix. Here are some Woody coins: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The recessed copper core is the result of being in a caustic environment. The copper is eaten away faster than the cupronickel cladding.[ATTACH]
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Acid or swimming pool immersion eats away the copper core more quickly than the cupronickel cladding
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Would you be so kind and show us a photo?
Correct! I responded incorrectly earlier! Sorry! I have since edited that response. The weight of a copper core should be around 3.75g. It does...
Cropped (so no background shows), in focus, photos would be helpful. Can you say the date?
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