2017 ellis island error qaurter

On the womans face on the back. I think its a die chip

 

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Anyone have an opinion on this one?

 

I don't know. You've taken a photo so close that I can see her nasal hair. Besides, a die chip is just an abused die, anyway.

 

Is this picture any better?

 

Either a die chip or she has a mustasche... Welcome to CT Die chips are often found on all coins.

 

From your images, I can't tell if it is circulation damage or not.

 

Its definitely raised not sunkin in. I have a usb microscope im using with my phone atm

 

Let me rephrase that. From your images using your USB microscope, I can't tell if it is circulation damage or not. You see, most of the USB scopes use digital enlargement rather than optical enlargement. In my opinion, digital enlargement leaves a lot to be desired. Below are images using my stereomicroscope with optical zoom capability. Can you see the difference?

 

Die chips are very common due to the mint using worn dies.

 

Sorry, its all i could afford atm.

 

You don't have to apologize. I just wanted to let you know that there are other alternatives to USB microscopes. I understand that it is all you can afford.

 

Do you know any cheaper options for what you have?

 

I tried a different way to get a picture, is it any clearer at all then what i had before?

 

The image is better. Now, all you have to do is work on your lighting.

 

The only way i could get that picture is with my usb microscope run down threw the eyepeice of a scope, no way to light it but with the microscope, which causes the glare you are seeing. I have a smaller eye scope i will try to use and see if it helps with the glare