2008 Alaska State Quarter Error

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by Simon601, Feb 16, 2021.

  1. Simon601

    Simon601 New Member

    I received in change the other day a 2008 Alaska state quarter that has a completely smooth edge and the grizzly bear on the back is smooth as well. Just wondering what approximate value would be. Let me know if you need additional pictures. Thanks in advance.
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  3. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    it was spooned and messed with/damage.
     
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  4. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It looks damaged from the photos you provided. Welcome to CT.
     
  5. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Feels like post-mint damage to me as well. Welcome to CT.
     
  6. Simon601

    Simon601 New Member

    I know the bear relief looks like it was messed but it is completely smooth. Scratches may be from rubbing against other coins. Edge is completely smooth as well. Doesn't look tampered with either.
     
  7. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    The edges were messed with

    When the coin is struck, it expands into the collar slightly, which makes the reeding. A coin struck without the collar engaged is called a broadstuck error. Your coin is not broadstruck. Only quarter collars will fit into the press with quarter dies and all those are needed.
     
  8. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    First, welcome to the neighborhood!

    It would help if you posted a better close-up of the reverse. Try this: Crop out all of the unnecessary background. Then resize the image. Finally, use the "Upload a File" button at the bottom of your post, select the new image and use the "Full Image" option.
     
  9. Simon601

    Simon601 New Member

  10. Simon601

    Simon601 New Member

    Looking at it close up now it does appear that the edges have been filed or something.
     
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  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Yes it does
     
  12. Coin noodie

    Coin noodie New Member

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  14. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

  15. Coin noodie

    Coin noodie New Member

    How do I upload a picture
     
  16. Coin noodie

    Coin noodie New Member

    ya i can't figure out how to upload a pic sorry
     
  17. Coin noodie

    Coin noodie New Member

    I can't find a option on this forum to upload a photo,, I can email
     
  18. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Use the Upload a File button before the Post Reply.
     
  19. Derrick471

    Derrick471 New Member

    I have same qtr with same error
     
  20. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    The coin above is not an error its damage and if yours looks similar then most likely the same but uncertain without pictures.
     
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