1970 Washington quarter alignment error
Kassibarnes
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I have a 1970 d mint mark with both both sides facing up. I’m holding my quarter in the mirror so you can see. Is this worth anything?
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Could you post a close up of each side individually? Theres a possibility it may be a counterfeit, and closer inspection of each side could help determine for sure
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A close up of the edge/rim may also help, it doesn't look reeded in the pic
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That rim fin looks quite unusual, unless the edge was spooned. Looking forward to more photos.
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Its already.listed on the BST.
Below “quarter dollar” looks like it has a seam that is visible, which would indicate it is not genuine (two different quarters machined down and then fastened together). You should post better pictures…
Looks like something similar to a magician's coin in that there appears to be a seam running around the reverse edge. If so, then this is two coins sandwiched together.
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Good point. It possibly is that. It might pop open to reveal another coin, etc.
Already listed on eBay, as well, at a $1,000 starting bid:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125588021146
If it turns out to be a legit error, it's worth something, but not anywhere close to the asking price.
I listed it on eBay. I took it to every coin store around here it’s a legit quarter I will post more pics!
I joined in hopes to find out opinions on a value because I have no clue what it would be worth. 🙃
How much did they offer you for it?
@Kassibarnes .... Welcome aboard. Your coin appears to be a 'manufactured' coin... We could use better pictures... Of the edge (several), clearly focused pictures of both sides.... Cheers, RickO
kinda looks like a legit 180 rotated from the images above this post. medal alignment, not coin alignment.
Everywhere I took it said they have never seen one with that much of a rotation. And they weren’t sure what it would be worth. They all said to send it in and have it graded.
If you drop it (not from too high) on a table does it sound like a normal quarter?
If it checks out then I'm not sure on value, but it would be a great find.
We still have not seen any clear photos of the edge of the coin.
Certified and uncirculated Washington quarters with rotated die errors have sold for around $100-$200 at auction. I would expect an uncertified, circulated example to sell for significantly less than that. Probably no more than $50 would be my guess.
Don't hold your coins like that. Hold them between your fingers by the edges as if you were holding an egg up to the light and attempting to look through it.
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Hands need moisterizer??????
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I think the camera is focusing on your hands/fingers.
Stand it on its edge leaning on something, shoot it from the side with both hands.
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I am not a photographer. just a cheap snap-o'metic type but here is my cheap way to get the edge focus. Cut a small slit into a piece of paper. Then insert the coin through the paper slit. You can adjust the light better than mine.
Edit: I should add don't do this with some expensive or proof coin or high grade as might get a hairline but it won't hurt that one you have.
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It’s an altered coin the copper core shown even in the blurry photos should not look like that