Thanks for the info on this quarter

jabba

Am I missing something how is this an MS67?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353298876218

mannie gray

1983-P quarters are frequently struck with stressed and/or worn out dies...as this coin illustrates.
This coin has a few small planchet marks that were not struck out when the coin was minted.
They should not be confused with contact marks -- as this coin has very few.
If you are a "strike guy" then I would say this coin is not for you...but if you are looking for a 1983-P that has a great strike, you will be looking for a long time. As far as it being "ugly," I disagree.
It doesn't blow you away with eye appeal, but to me the coin isn't "ugly."

TomB

I think @mannie gray has given you a tremendous amount of information in that post.

koynekwest

It's far superior to most of that date.

erwindoc

Mine, which is also a 67, is a little better struck. Ill have to see if have better images of it. While I agree that with the OP that the listed coin is not for me either, it still has very few contact marks and is high end.

JBK

I'll defer to others the technical points, but I understand the OP's reaction.

ricko

Great explanation by @mannie gray.... Not a coin with remarkable aesthetics, but qualifies for the grade. Cheers, RickO

jabba

@mannie gray said:
1983-P quarters are frequently struck with stressed and/or worn out dies...as this coin illustrates.
This coin has a few small planchet marks that were not struck out when the coin was minted.
They should not be confused with contact marks -- as this coin has very few.
If you are a "strike guy" then I would say this coin is not for you...but if you are looking for a 1983-P that has a great strike, you will be looking for a long time. As far as it being "ugly," I disagree.
It doesn't blow you away with eye appeal, but to me the coin isn't "ugly."

I changed the title thanks for the info on that quarter

mannie gray

@jabba said:

@mannie gray said:
1983-P quarters are frequently struck with stressed and/or worn out dies...as this coin illustrates.
This coin has a few small planchet marks that were not struck out when the coin was minted.
They should not be confused with contact marks -- as this coin has very few.
If you are a "strike guy" then I would say this coin is not for you...but if you are looking for a 1983-P that has a great strike, you will be looking for a long time. As far as it being "ugly," I disagree.
It doesn't blow you away with eye appeal, but to me the coin isn't "ugly."

I changed the title thanks for the info on that quarter

You are very welcome.