Really mangled 1999 Delaware coin

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Betz, Mar 17, 2018.

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Is this worth getting appraised?

  1. No, this is not worth the effort

    2 vote(s)
    66.7%

  2. This could be worth something, yes, get it looked at

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    0.0%

  3. Did a robot pick its teeth with this thing? It's unrecognizable!

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    33.3%
  1. Betz

    Betz New Member

    I'm new to coins, and came across a 1999 Delaware state quarter where it's really mangled. I don't know if this was a minting error or post-minting damage. On the side with the rider, the reverse, the metal sits atop, as if it's extra added. The obverse it's like a crater, with a raised edge.

    Is this worth anything? Is it worth it to get this looked at by a professional?

    I took these with my iPhone4, which is not great on macro shots.

    Thoughts? Theories as to how this got so mangled?

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    Betz, Mar 17, 2018
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  3. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    My guess is it was heated, causing bubbling. I’d go with a definite PMD.
     
    Seattlite86, Mar 17, 2018
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  4. Dave363

    Dave363 Well-Known Member

    Welcome to CT
    Based on the pics I would agree it appears to be PMD.
    Dave
     
    Dave363, Mar 17, 2018
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  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    PMD - Post Mint Damage
     
    paddyman98, Mar 17, 2018
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  6. carla strange

    carla strange New Member

    Its not mangled I have.one like it..in fact lookit isnt surface...it was pressed this way
     

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  7. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    NO! NO! NO!

    @carla strange Your coin did not leave the mint in that condition. Please do not confuse the OP. The answers from @Dave363 and @paddyman98 are correct
     
    Oldhoopster, Aug 7, 2018
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  8. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    Both coins shown in this thread are
    Damaged/Altered surfaces.

    Neither one left the Mint like that.
     
    Fred Weinberg, Aug 7, 2018
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  9. SilverDollar2017

    SilverDollar2017 Morgan dollars

    @carla strange your coin also exhibits PMD along with the OP coin. Please do not confuse the OP with that by saying it's an error.

    I agree completely.
     
    SilverDollar2017, Aug 7, 2018
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