2008 Oklahoma State Quarter
rainbowstew_54
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Is this 'Toning' or something else? 
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rainbowstew_54
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corrosion/toning nothing special
Spent some time in yellow snow.
As above, it's not an error of any type.
'environmentally damaged surfaces'
You can spend it.
It is great that you are looking for error coins.
The odds of finding a major error type in circulation are very slim. Better odds in brand new bank rolls, IMO.
That said, look carefully at each coin before you post them and try to explain to yourself what happened and if it happened at the US Mint.
Rare Major Errors are truly rare. You can not just go out and find them in circulation weekly or daily. I myself have found a total of 3 major error coins searching rolls for 20 years. I have also found thousands of minor errors. I don't search rolls anymore, I just buy errors that others have found.
Minor errors are more common and can be found in new and circulating rolls, but the value of those may not pay for your time spent searching for them.
I search nickels. which have far fewer die varieties such as DDs than cents do, but if I was going to search cents here is what I would do.
I would make a list of all the known varieties (DDs, close AM, for example) and look for those dates and mint marks. As for the rest of the coins, I would blow through them and look for major errors. No scrutinizing of these coins, just volume and a quick perusal. I would also set aside 1983 cents to weigh them in case I found an off metal error (copper).
I understand that you are still in the learning stages which is fine (and necessary), but the evential goal should be volume volume volume (boxes of coins from the bank).
I did find a super rare major error ($3000) in a box of new nickels but I know that is a once in a lifetime find - it's all downhill for me at this point!
Follow the advice of JBK and EOC if you are truely interested you should check the **numerous posts similar to yours and if you dont have a clue as to what a doubled die and other form are that has been discussed ad naseum. That could be found in search here.
Chevck the Qa forum here its loaded with your type of phantom coins.**
JBK, I understand what you are saying - but for me, I am too committed to details to not scrutinize. With a life threatening broken back that allows me limited physical movements, I really don't mind taking my time.
I have a mountain of 83's and have a few 82 D small dates but I can't afford a scale right now. I have the close and wide AM Varieties memorized. And.... I'd say I am getting better at recognizing Doubled Die Errors wahoo this is just so much fun 
kiyote Too Funny
Sorry to hear about your back. Back injuries can take awhile to heal.
I would prescribe a dose of coin collecting/hunting and keep on doing it to keep your mind off of your back.
As you can see many here will give you a helping hand in the hobby.
@rainbowstew_54....Very sorry to hear of your injury.... I can see that you have plenty of time to diligently search coins....Keep in mind, mint error coins are rare to begin with (when you consider the billions minted)....Since you are limited in movement (I assume), I suggest you peruse ebay for used Cherry Pickers Guide, perhaps a digital scale (quite reasonable in price), and, if you do not already have one, a Redbook. These can help you immensely and add to your enjoyment of the hobby. Cheers, RickO