Aliens landed in my back yard and left me these.

1tommy · May 15, 2013 1:03AM

Had a Economy submission logged in on April 11th with truviews and Varieties so pretty fast turnaround. The first coin I picked up from Wes off of ebay and he was right that it was a Dcam(My first) and came back DCAM67 which I now realize are not really worth grading unless you hit the 69. But I will use the coin as a example of the DCAM and learn. The Next 2 coins up Please guess the Grade, Both are 1957 d Misplaced D and I must admit to being surprised. Top Pop is a MS64 and I really thought 1 of these was a lock at a MS65. One graded MS64 and the other MS63. Last coin was this 1943 S Goiter Washington Quarter and is only the 8th example to be graded and mine is the only non MS Version but after searching for awhile for any example I am happy to add this one to my set VG08. Wes Got a score on his 1965 DDO and all in all it was a good submission.Enjoy Tom

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guitarwes · May 15, 2013 1:41AM

That DCAM is a stunner in those pics and in hand. I'm glad it's in the hands of someone who appreciates it.

Casman · May 16, 2013 12:08AM

Wish I had those Aliens at my place. Awesome finds.

AMRC · May 16, 2013 12:12AM

Do you live near area 51?

georgiacop50 · May 16, 2013 12:34AM

Where does one look to see the missplaced mintmark on the 57-D's?

Casman · May 16, 2013 12:55AM

<< Where does one look to see the missplaced mintmark on the 57-D's? >>

Above the left olive branch. I circled it in Red.

lava · May 16, 2013 2:03AM

Congrats.

What distinguishes the Goiter?

1tommy · May 16, 2013 3:21AM

<< Congrats.

What distinguishes the Goiter? >>

Severe deterioration of the obverse die occurred due to unknown cause. Washingtons mouth and chin are flat and lack definition,the area below the jaw is sunken while the area of field in front of his Adam's apple is buckled upward. The Variety has been known for decades but is rare as few have surfaced. This is the picture of the MS 65 in coinfacts...

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johnny9434 · May 16, 2013 5:12AM

nice coin for sure

ProofArtworkonCircs · May 16, 2013 1:39PM

That 1963 DCAM quarter looks most interesting.

It looks like it has hand engraved tail feather divisions like some proof 1952, proof 1953 and 1957D.
The ES gap in States seems extraordnary small for a proof.
The top arrowhead barb appears to be present. This is not obvious on usual proofs.

Tookybandit · May 16, 2013 1:44PM

Very Nice!!!

Broadstruck · May 16, 2013 1:44PM

Still trying to understand how your title fits in here... So you got probed by Aliens and all they left you was a dollar worth of silver quarters

WoodenJefferson · May 16, 2013 3:11PM

Time traveler aliens...they went back to the late 50's and early 60's and bought some Twinkies, this was their left over change.

I heard about the 'goiter' quarters but quit looking for them long ago...good snags!

Elcontador · May 16, 2013 4:12PM

The only thing that comes into my backyard is a neighborhood stray cat. It occasionally leaves a turd on the lawn. I think you have the better deal.

LanceNewmanOCC · May 16, 2013 6:35PM

1tommy · May 16, 2013 10:05PM

The original post said first dcam new top pop and a 1943 s Goiter, it got 1 response so I decided to change the title and see what happens, and ProofArtworkonCircs here is my 1936 Proof just back from restoration. The gap between the E and S is almost non existant and I have noticed this on others. Is it possible for them to have used a MS reverse die on the Proof coins? A 1950 Proof was recently discovered by Utah(wes) having the ETF and was the discovery piece. I think there are others out there waiting to be discovered. Thanks everyone for the comments.........Enjoy tom

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SkyMan · May 17, 2013 1:21AM

Nice looking coins!

ProofArtworkonCircs · May 17, 2013 2:16AM

<<The original post said first dcam new top pop and a 1943 s Goiter, it got 1 response so I decided to change the title and see what happens, and ProofArtworkonCircs here is my 1936 Proof just back from restoration. The gap between the E and S is almost non existant and I have noticed this on others. Is it possible for them to have used a MS reverse die on the Proof coins? A 1950 Proof was recently discovered by Utah(wes) having the ETF and was the discovery piece. I think there are others out there waiting to be discovered. Thanks everyone for the comments.........Enjoy tom>>

The 1936 proof picture didn't come through. Anyhow, it is my understanding that all 1936 proofs were type A. So I woud expect all the 1936's to have a close ES. Type B was first used in 1937. I have seen 1952 proofs with a close ES, but that was due to them being a class III doubled die typE B over type A.

1968 S proofs come in at least 4 varieties. Two were proof only and two matched two different circulation styles.

ProofArtworkonCircs · May 17, 2013 2:11PM

I checked this thread again and the 1936 proof picture is now there. By several PUP's, it is a type A, as expected.

bob48 · May 17, 2013 3:13PM

This is some nice info.
Thanks for sharing.
The more I watch about the quarters, the more I find out about them.
Awhile back I just started to learn about the type B reverses, Now these.

CoinZip · May 28, 2013 5:20AM

<< Where does one look to see the missplaced mintmark on the 57-D's? >>

1tommy · May 28, 2013 6:48AM

<< That 1963 DCAM quarter looks most interesting.

It looks like it has hand engraved tail feather divisions like some proof 1952, proof 1953 and 1957D.
The ES gap in States seems extraordnary small for a proof.
The top arrowhead barb appears to be present. This is not obvious on usual proofs. >>

Well finally had a chance to look at my other 1963 proofs and YOU are correct in there are two different styles on the reverse, one is alot more open between the E and S the other is almost closed and the barb is different on both. Interesting. Would this be a new discovery? You always had a great eye for the Washington Quarters and have got me to look alot more closer on all mine......Enjoy tom Here is a real picture of the 1957 d this coin was stolen and shows the extra d better than any other one I have held.

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ProofArtworkonCircs · May 29, 2013 2:17AM

<<<< That 1963 DCAM quarter looks most interesting.

It looks like it has hand engraved tail feather divisions like some proof 1952, proof 1953 and 1957D.
The ES gap in States seems extraordnary small for a proof.
The top arrowhead barb appears to be present. This is not obvious on usual proofs. >>

Well finally had a chance to look at my other 1963 proofs and YOU are correct in there are two different styles on the reverse, one is alot more open between the E and S the other is almost closed and the barb is different on both. Interesting. Would this be a new discovery? You always had a great eye for the Washington Quarters and have got me to look alot more closer on all mine......Enjoy tom Here is a real picture of the 1957 d this coin was stolen and shows the extra d better than any other one I have held.>>

Your 1963 proof coin is a new discovery to me. With the exception of 1952 and 1968S, I have not studied many proofs. I do have a single 1938 and 1942 proof. The tailfeather area is quite smooth on these two. Maybe it was due to polishing of late die state dies. Does anybody have an early proof that is sharp in this area?

1tommy has confirmed that the tailfeather divisions are the normal incuse on his 1963. I can't tell the difference between relief and incuse from a picture.

Aliens landed in my back yard and left me these.

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