If this image is all you had to go on... then would you think that it's a Superbird on this 1952-P Washington Quarter? It's in the right area on a weakly struck coin... the abrupt diagonal at the center could be an "S". Thanks in advance!
Thanks, I went to that linked profile page, but it shows it's not available. I'm sure I may get a response here.
Immma go out on a limb here, but.... are you looking at an eBay auction and trying to cherrypick this?? Regardless if that's true or not, no, no one could tell. If you are thinking of buying it ask yourself this question: If I buy it and it isn't the supervised error, will I have lost a signifies amount of money?
Many years ago, a well-known numismatist was selling a collection of Superbirds for the person who discovered the coin. Having heard about it, but never having seen one in-hand, I decided to order one. When I got it, I discovered that I could hardly see it without magnification. Needless to say, I was disappointed, so I contacted the seller asking to return it for a refund. He did so, but was obviously very unhappy about it. As for the photo you posted @iPen I would pass! Chris
I have a sharp photo of one somewhere...just looked for over 10 min w/no luck. If you back off the power of your photo and baffle the light a little, it may be clear enough to ID. Normally the "S" pops right out on an Unc coin as yours appears to be. I see what you see,; however, The "S" is obvious on the variety...you should not need to ask. Soooo.. you probably don't have one PS There is probably a clear image on the web..
Still kinda hard to see even with a good picture (can see much better in hand). And you're right, if you have to ask you probably don't have one!
Now it looks like one for sure. Try taking a photo w/fluorescent light. The glare will disappear and the "S" should be very clear. I put the coin on a cork and elevate one side of the cork using a toothpick under its base. Tips the whole coin. Then I rotate the tipped coin until the image is best.
Good point! Then this is probably a proof...otherwise, OP may have a discovery coin ("S" on non-proof struck w/retired PR dies!). I like my first thought better
I too bought a "Superbird" Washington Proof just to see what they looked like. Like Chris, I was disappointed and then even more disappointed when it sold it for $50 less than I paid in an open auction. Folks need to understand that the "S" or what appears to be an "S", is definitely there but only the highest graded examples produce any sustainable premiums. Lower grades are totally dependent upon being in the right place at the right time with the right buyer. They also need to understand that today's "High Grade" could very well be eclipsed by tomorrow's "High Grade". As for the OP's coin? IMO, it's not a "Superbird". Especially if you have to use your imagination to see the "S".
