This makes no difference in the value because it is so subtle and the coin is in such poor condition. The coin is worth it's weight in Silver -...
I'm stunned that coin received a straight grade, even from ANACS.
Cool die crack. Never heard of any "rare" die varieties for that date, but then again I am not too familiar with Seated Quarter die varieties. :P...
AU-Details, scratched Nice FH, though :)
no need for two threads on the same topic... welcome to CoinTalk! :)
My personal opinion is that the late die-states of this variety are not R5, and judging by auction records, so do other collectors of this...
You're going to have to be more specific... What exactly am I looking for?
strike doubling, IMO, but knowing the date would help in confirming...
Your coin is the O.107.6, which is considered an "a" die state. The O.107.7, with the additional die break at the flag of the first 1 (which I...
The OP didn't mention the date of the coin. I assumed it's pre-2009. tomfiggy, what is the date of the coin you're seeing vertical lines through...
Sounds like a die clash. Are the vertical lines apx the same width as the pillars of the Memorial on the reverse?
It's a strike issue - not wear. I'm sure the die cracks played a role.
Die deterioration doubling. Essentially, the coin was struck with well-used dies.
Correct, it is not mint luster. The "luster" you see on your coin is the result of harsh cleaning.
XF-Details, cleaned/polished
They are die gouges. This variety for 1996-P was removed from the Cherrypickers' Guide because it is technically not a die variety but rather a...
Yes. The surfaces are not original.
Very interesting. I wonder how many coins were/are being holdered with these inserts...
LOL! No hard feelings? :)
I think it's a proof... but let a TPG have the last word.
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