Here are some resources for counterstamped coins: Counterstamp Resources...
Agree with lamination
Nice!
Did you want to show us a photo?
Photo?
Before 1990, mint marks were hand punched into each die somewhere below the date on Cents. That location can change. It usually took more than one...
They would be counterfeit in 82 & 83 because no uncirculated mint sets were offered those years
Does your quarter stick to a magnet? Eight year ago these were being found in New Jersey - made of steel with no reeding - likely cast.
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/
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