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2017 Ellis Island quarter possibility no mint mark

So I found a 2017 quarter and noticed I didn’t see a mint mark standing out on it so I put it under a scope and still can’t tell maybe it was super faint mark but from different angels I still can’t tell is it worth keeping what do you consider no mint mark. There isn’t any noticeable damage done besides the usual change in pocket marks

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  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Debris filled die. You can still make out some remnants of the mm. The die had a mintmark, it was just clogged with grease and filings when struck.

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  • @Oldhoopster said:
    Debris filled die. You can still make out some remnants of the mm. The die had a mintmark, it was just clogged with grease and filings when struck.

    Is it worth keeping or throw it back in circulation and let another newb get a Rush finding it I’m new to this lol

  • LanceNewmanOCCLanceNewmanOCC Posts: 19,999 ✭✭✭✭✭

    surely a filled letter (mint mark no less), even on a modern issue would have a collector base?

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  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Coin_Hunter said:

    @Oldhoopster said:
    Debris filled die. You can still make out some remnants of the mm. The die had a mintmark, it was just clogged with grease and filings when struck.

    Is it worth keeping or throw it back in circulation and let another newb get a Rush finding it I’m new to this lol

    I think it's worth keeping. The filled area is in a Good location so there may be a small premium. Put it in a 2x2

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  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,110 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If you would want to throw it in my change jar, I would agree. lol I would definitely keep it, just for its oddity. Neat.
    Jim


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