Bicentennial Quarter is missing half of date

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by evilevie, Jul 15, 2010.

  1. evilevie

    evilevie Junior Member

    Hi, I was finally able to get a few photos of my coin.I had a hard time taking pics without all that reflection. So, I have a bicentennial quarter which has the 1776 and no 1976. The area where the 1976 is looks glazed over and you can see where the date is somewhat. Could this be an error? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
     

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  3. stealer

    stealer Roller of Coins

    Looks like PMD to me.
     
    stealer, Jul 15, 2010
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  4. evilevie

    evilevie Junior Member

    What is PMD ?
     
    evilevie, Jul 15, 2010
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  5. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    Post Mint Damage - the coin was damaged after it left the mint. Therefore not a mint error.
     
    ikandiggit, Jul 15, 2010
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  6. mac266

    mac266 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, PMD. The pics are a tad bit fuzzy but my guess is someone took a dremel tool to that coin.
     
    mac266, Jul 16, 2010
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  7. 19Lyds

    19Lyds Member of the United States of Confusion

    My guess is a grease strike through on the second date combined with roller marks from being the end coin on a very toght roll of quarters.

    BTW, some folks have good luck in photographing the coin through a loupe for close up shots. It may or may not work for you as it really depends upon what type of camera you have.
     
    19Lyds, Jul 17, 2010
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  8. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Could be PMD, could be grease filled die. Pictures are not good enough to tell.
     
    Conder101, Jul 17, 2010
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