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1984 backwards P quarter and possible die chip

Can I please get a few opinions on this quarter I can swear the mint mark P is backwards. Thank you for any input. I am here to learn!





~Babygirl

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  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Blurry... maybe die chip.

  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The P is backwards on the top image and the right way on the bottom image.

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  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,851 ✭✭✭✭✭

    First two photos show a damaged P mintmark,
    with a 'hit' right on it.

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • Thanks everyone! @FredWeinberg , what do you think of the little hole in the middle of Washingtons head ? Die chip ? Or just more possible PMD ? Also i'll try to post a better pic of the MM possibly for a better view, maybe through the loop in better light, just for the heck of it. Even though most of my luck usually leans toward a damaged coin lol, but how cool would that be if it was a backwards mint mark? And are there any coins that anyone knows of that do have a backwards mint mark errored by the mint? Another lesson for me for sure lol , thanks everyone...

    ~Babygirl

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,739 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Babylove27 said:
    Thanks everyone! @FredWeinberg , what do you think of the little hole in the middle of Washingtons head ? Die chip ?

    A die chip would not be a hole, it would be raised

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Definitely PMD... and the same for the 'hole in the head'....Cheers, RickO

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,851 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The hole on the head is also damage - a contact mark.

    And, as mentioned, it's not a backward mintmark.

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.

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