Hey, please don't runaway so fast. Paddyman98 may very well be right that it's only a nasty scratch, BUT he's also right that larger and better focused photos from a couple of different viewpoints would be helpful. In addition a description of what you are seeing on the coin is useful as you actually have the coin in-hand. An example would be whether the "scratch" we see appears to be raised as it runs along the surface or is it indented. For my part, I'm especially intrigued as to how the artifact runs nearly on a line from the rim to where the 2nd story façade begins, before turning down to cross into the left door frame. Of interest to me is that at least part of the anomaly appears to be raised rather than cut into the surface of the coin. However, we will never know unless you help us out here with a description of what you're seeing, as well as a few more photos, but clearer. Thanks much. Semper Fidelis
It very well could be a scratch (or gouge), but it also might be a strikethrough. It's hard to tell because the enlargement is too blurry to know for sure. If you see evidence of coin metal pushed up and out along an edge of the anomaly, then it is just a scratch. However, if there is no sign of coin metal along the edge of the anomaly, it may be a strikethrough. Unfortunately, your photo is just too blurry for anyone to say for sure. You need to take a clear photo of the anomaly and crop out all of the unnecessary background before you post the new photo using the "Full Image" option. Chris
thank you chris youve been a tremendous help.i read something about a staple that somehow ended up in the proscess.after reading that i took a really close and noticed that not only is there no raised material on the edges but the groove is about the same diameter as a crushed staple and uniform throughout.better pics to come.
sorry for the incomplete posting, new to this whole coin thing.the indentation has a shine to it as if the surface has been penetrated yet no jagged edges.i will try to find a better camera.thank you all again for your time.
That's not the Arkansas state quarter. Hot Springs is part of the ATB series and is a lower mintage coin.
Try cropping your photo before you post it. It looks clear until you enlarge it. It could be damaged, a strike through or a crack in the planchet. Clearer photos are the answer.
You may have been 5th out of a class of 5 , but you sure caught that before anyone else mentioned it! Semper Fidelis
I'm going to take "a shot in the dark" (Who turned out the lights?) on this one. It's just post-mint damage (PMD). Chris
