Louisiana Quarter not fully stamped

gatesheidi

I have a Louisiana State Quarter that the picture on both sides wasn't stamped all the way. I've been holding on to this for a few years now and would like to know if it would be worth anything or not and how to find out. Thanks for any help!

cladking

Welcome aboard.

If it's a die trial it would be quite valuable but it's more likely a grease strike.

There will probably be an error guy along it could describe the difference better than I. If not, I'll take a stab at it.

Thenewguy

A picture would help.

BlindedByEgo

Don't be a stranger!

gatesheidi

I can take a picture but it won't show detail. I'll try a pic or scanning and see what happens.

gatesheidi

On the tail side of the coin you can't make out the "loui" of Louisiana and parts of the various words and pics are very hard to see. On the head side most of the words "united states of america," "liberty," and "quarter" are missing or printed very lightly. I hope you can tell from these pics. If not let me know and I'll see what I can do. Thanks for everyone's help!!!!!

19Lyds

I'm gonna stick my neck out and say a grease filled die especially since the obverse lettering is visible at 10 oclock and 5 oclock. The reverse is a little inconsistant as well. I would think that a trial strike would be weak around the entire perimeter of the coin both front and back.

Thenewguy

Looks like it was struck thru grease. The rims look fully struck as does the ear which are 2 things that are usually not on a weak strike.

gatesheidi

Since I'm not as studied in coins as you all are, tell me what does that mean, Please?

robertpr

The dies are incuse - the opposite relief of the coin which will be stamped from it. Occasionally, the letters or other parts of the die get filled with grease or something else and prevent the coin from being fully struck because there is inadequate room in the die for the metal to flow into.

kwmorgan

A Louisiana quarter commemorating the poor quality of the old New Orleans mint, I say.