This thing is worn to death. That said I'm wondering if it could be a broad strike. I know it's worth the price of silver (minus the wear), but the devices look like they may be a ways from the edge - especially under the MM. Just trying to hone my skills? Appreciate any input. Thanks: Lou
To paraphrase the 13th century Franciscan Friar and philosopher, William of Ockham, the simplest explanation is usually the correct explanation
looks like a dryer coin which then experienced a whole lotta circulation after being rescued from the dryer
Measure it, and you'll find that it's the same diameter as any other quarter, or slightly smaller (from wear). That's just the way a silver quarter looks when it's been worked to death.
Do you see any reeding on the edge. A Broadstruck quarter is struck out of the retaining collar (3rd die) which creates the reeding. If you see the reeding on any quarter then it is not Broadstruck.
I'm afraid I must confess to my confusion. I was under the impression that the coins went thru the upset milling process before being struck. Videos I've seen, from the mint, show this process. I trust your analysis. I will endeavor to become better educated. Thanks: Lou
The upsetting mill puts a proto rim in place with enough metal in that area for forming the full rim when struck in the collar. The collar is the 3rd die which in the case of circulation coinage will also impart, when required, reeding, lettering etc. Proof coins generally have their edges details imparted in a separate process. Therefore, if a coin that is supposed to have a reeded edge is struck outside of the collar, it would show no reeding and normally be a little larger diameter due to not being constrained in the collar.
Simply put, the upsetting mill doesn't put the reeds on the edge. The reeds are formed from the collar die when the coin is struck. If it was broadstruck, there would be no reeds on the edge because the collar die wouldn't be in place to form the reeds.
