1937 Quarter with a date issue

coastalpride85

I am not all that experienced, and I've never come across this before. What is this line between the 3 and 7? It is not a scratch, it is raised, even casts a small shadow.

Hemispherical

Looks like a die scrape/scratch.

http://www.error-ref.com/part_iv__die_errors/

http://www.error-ref.com/die-scrapes/

Oldhoopster

Yes, a die gouge

coastalpride85

So my next question would be, of this is a die gouge, would it merit becoming a variety? I ask bc I recently sold a proof quarter that was PCGS certified as a die gouge variety.

Hemispherical

A true variety is listed here: https://www.pcgs.com/varietyfaq

The slab did not say it was a variety but annotated what was unique about that specific coin, no?

coastalpride85

The slab gave the FS #. It's a 1956 proof quarter, the slab says reverse die gouge FS 701

Hemispherical

@coastalpride85 said:
The slab gave the FS #. It's a 1956 proof quarter, the slab says reverse die gouge FS 701

That is a recognized variety.

For the OP you’d need to see if that is a recognized variety. Check the CPG. PCGS recognizes the Fivaz-Stanton Varieties from the Cherrypickers Guide, Fourth Edition Vol. II and Fifth Edition Vol. I

coastalpride85

That was my question, which I know may be difficult to answer, what is that determining factor that gives one die gouge an FS#, and not others.

coastalpride85

Or does anyone know how to get in touch will Bill Fivaz these days? I'm by no means thinking I have the next big thing, I would just like to learn a little more.

Hemispherical

Contact CONECA if your trying to get a new attribution.

https://conecaonline.org/attribution-services/

coastalpride85

10-4 I will look into that. Thank you @Hemispherical

Hemispherical

@coastalpride85 said:
10-4 I will look into that. Thank you @Hemispherical

Your welcome and post a follow-up if you get credit for an attribution.

Namvet69

Nice find, a strong die gouge for sure. The hunt continues. Peace Roy

coastalpride85

I did not notice it at first, but if you zoom in on the close up, there is a separate mark from the bottom of the 7 to the inside of the rim