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1892 Barber quarter question. Pic added

DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,279 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 4, 2016 1:41PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I picked up an 1892 Barber quarter today, I'd grade it G4, but it has an internal die chip between star 1 and the rim. The die chip is about as wide as the star and raised to the same height.

I've done some looking, but don't have a better resource than here.

Is this a recognized variety?

Sorry, no pics at this time.

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  • DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,279 ✭✭✭✭✭

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,865 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not the best photo, but I think it's a
    flattened star, and not a die chip.

    (flattened from being hit at that star long ago)

    IMO, based on what I can see when I enlarge it.

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,287 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It looks like a die chip to me, These are fairly common and has no special value. Some people do collect Barber Quarters by die variety, but die state variations are too numerous to garner any interest.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree with Fred.... looks like a deformed star from a hit...then smoothed through commerce. Cheers, RickO

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