It's within tolerance. Looks to be 10 or 12 degrees rotation. I think more than 45 degrees is desirable. But others can feel free to correct me.
Any value bump would be minimal at best, but I would keep it if I found it in change. It's 2x2 worthy IMO
Thank you! I've never looked at the tolerances for rotated dies. I do have several in graded examples like the OP's, but none of them command a premium.
I asked the mint what the tolerance was for die rotations. Here is their answer: “For circulating denominations the coin rotation tolerance is typically: +/-6⁰ For numismatic (proof coins, precious metals, commemoratives, etc.) denominations the coin rotation tolerance is typically: +/-3⁰” The most popular rotations are the 45⁰, 90⁰ and 180⁰ rotations. Collectors show little interest in rotations smaller than 45⁰, except for proofs which will start at about 20⁰.
Signs on the coining presses at the Philly Mint say that tolerance is 27 degrees. As Pete said above, it has to be at least 45 degrees to be collectable, I've found, with 180 degrees being the most popular and most valuable degree of rotation.
I have the photo on the Press, but I can't find it. I don't think 6 degrees is measurable ! (for our purposes)
I would be excited to run across even 20 degrees! Sure no premium but cool when put into a 2x2. It would be fun to show the coin. I think this was the very first type of error I ever even remotely knew about and actually "flipped" pocket change over to determine.....yet never found one lol.
I personaly would keep it. Found a few rotated nickels,But not a quarter. I also think drawing north/south and east/west lines on the 2x2 makes it easier to see how much rotation.
