1970 Washington quarter alignment error

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Kassibarnes
Kassibarnes Posts: 14 ✭
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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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  • WilliamF
    WilliamF Posts: 866 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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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  • 1630Boston
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    edited October 31, 2022 12:50PM
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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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  • jacrispies
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    That rim fin looks quite unusual, unless the edge was spooned. Looking forward to more photos.

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  • JBK
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    Its already.listed on the BST. :|

  • goodmoney4badmoney
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    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…

  • TomB
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    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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  • JBK
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    @TomB said:
    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.

    Good point. It possibly is that. It might pop open to reveal another coin, etc.

  • IkesT
    IkesT Posts: 4,600 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 31, 2022 1:30PM
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    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.

  • Kassibarnes
    Kassibarnes Posts: 14 ✭
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    I listed it on eBay. I took it to every coin store around here it’s a legit quarter I will post more pics!

  • Kassibarnes
    Kassibarnes Posts: 14 ✭
    edited October 31, 2022 1:49PM
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    I joined in hopes to find out opinions on a value because I have no clue what it would be worth. 🙃

  • JBK
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    @Kassibarnes said:
    I took it to every coin store around here it’s a legit quarter.

    How much did they offer you for it? ;)

  • ricko
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    @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

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  • LanceNewmanOCC
    LanceNewmanOCC Posts: 19,999 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    kinda looks like a legit 180 rotated from the images above this post. medal alignment, not coin alignment.

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  • Kassibarnes
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    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.

  • JBK
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    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.

  • IkesT
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    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.

  • TomB
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    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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  • Steven59
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    @Kassibarnes said:

    Hands need moisterizer??????

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  • JBK
    JBK Posts: 17,860 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think the camera is focusing on your hands/fingers.

  • Fraz
    Fraz Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Stand it on its edge leaning on something, shoot it from the side with both hands.

  • lilolme
    lilolme Posts: 2,993 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 31, 2022 6:26PM
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    @Kassibarnes
    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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  • FredWeinberg
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    It’s an altered coin the copper core shown even in the blurry photos should not look like that

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