The mint really worked the die over that was used to strike this 1941 Quarter

cmerlo1

I picked this up over the weekend... the '41' in the date on this Washie has had extensive work done on it. All of it is raised, and there is a lot of die polish in the area. It isn't obvious in the image, but there's a lot of work on the right side of the '1' as well. Not sure if they were trying to touch up the '41' (kind of an extreme version of what they were doing to Jefferson nickel serifs around the same time) or something else, but it looks cool and I thought I'd share. If anyone has any additional info or ideas it will be much appreciated!

RogerB

Neat. Analogous to touch-up work done on artist monogram on some half dollars.

ldhair

That's cool looking.

cmerlo1

@RogerB said:
Neat. Analogous to touch-up work done on artist monogram on some half dollars.

Agree. Also Jefferson's pony tail on proofs of the era.

CascadeChris

Wow C. That's neat. Good eye. Was it an in hand buy or internet?

cmerlo1

@CascadeChris said:
Wow C. That's neat. Good eye. Was it an in hand buy or internet?

Got it at the coin shop.

ricko

Interesting....looks like someone was training on die work....Cheers, RickO

asheland

I like it!

johnny9434

way cool, i like

1tommy

I have one that came back from our Host in one of those Minor Labels with RPD. Yours does look more like Re-engraving if the lines are raised.....New Variety?

I have seen several different 1941 RPD but none like yours.....Nice Pickup

cmerlo1

@1tommy said:
I have one that came back from our Host in one of those Minor Labels with RPD. Yours does look more like Re-engraving if the lines are raised.....New Variety?

I have seen several different 1941 RPD but none like yours.....Nice Pickup

Would this be a Wiles coin or send it to someone else?

PRECIOUSMENTAL

Nice Find.
Congratulations!

1tommy

@cmerlo1 said:

@1tommy said:
I have one that came back from our Host in one of those Minor Labels with RPD. Yours does look more like Re-engraving if the lines are raised.....New Variety?

I have seen several different 1941 RPD but none like yours.....Nice Pickup

Would this be a Wiles coin or send it to someone else?

I would start with Him, I have looked thru my books and his site and kind of amazed that I cannot find any RPD listed. I know I have seen different ones...... But none had raised lines. Let us know if you send it as I would be curious as to what he thinks..............

Enjoy Tom

https://pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/showcase/2258

cmerlo1

@1tommy said:

@cmerlo1 said:

@1tommy said:
I have one that came back from our Host in one of those Minor Labels with RPD. Yours does look more like Re-engraving if the lines are raised.....New Variety?

I have seen several different 1941 RPD but none like yours.....Nice Pickup

Would this be a Wiles coin or send it to someone else?

I would start with Him, I have looked thru my books and his site and kind of amazed that I cannot find any RPD listed. I know I have seen different ones...... But none had raised lines. Let us know if you send it as I would be curious as to what he thinks..............

Enjoy Tom

https://pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/showcase/2258

I sent the image to Dr. Wiles and am awaiting his reply... if that doesn't go anywhere I'll reach out to Bill Fivaz maybe.

cmerlo1

From Dr. Wiles:

Christian:
I consider this to be engraving doubling on the master hub. You probably have an EDS of an early hub state.
Thanks,
James Wiles