8 Feathered 1996 Quarter?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by TazMage, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. TazMage

    TazMage Member

    Does this look like an extra feather?

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  3. TazMage

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    37 views, but no comments. I would appreciate any thoughts on this, as my other postings have brought out opinions and some debate. Thanks for looking, and as always, comments are always welcome. :)
     
  4. iGradeMS70

    iGradeMS70 AKA BustHalfBrian

    It looks like it is most likely just cud, also refered to as a die chip, in that particular spot on the reverse making it seem as if there is an 8th tail feather. It is very unlikely that there would have been some extra feather included into the die so late in the design life (Washington Quarter series started in 1932), and also for the fact that there should only be an odd-numbered amount of tail feathers on any eagle designed for a coin in the U.S. (Excluding the 1878 "8 Tail Feathers" Morgan Silver Dollar).

    Good Luck,
    Brian
     
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