1980 p quarter. What error type?

Denise777

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Was wondering what type of error this is on Liberty? Also the p is sunken in. Was it just struck a bit to hard? IMG_20180213_093335.jpg IMG_20180213_093346.jpg IMG_20180213_124943~2.jpg
 

huntsman53

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I agree that there is damage on the coin. However, I also see what appears to the Machine Doubling on the tops of "RTY" (see pic #2) in LIBERTY but can't be sure due to the quality of the pics. There also appears to be a ragged Die Crack or Die Gouge running from near the right top of the "I" in LIBERTY and extending towards the middle bar of the "B".
 

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BuffaloHunter

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Hmm... looks like more pmd.. do die cracks usually go through the rim? Looks like a nick too me.
 

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Looks like some wear, but there may be doubling in a few specific places.
 

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Denise777

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Not talking about the post damage or the scratch:) the raised top of the letters. I got better pics now. Thank you to everyone who commented. Also in new pic the Y looks doubled to. The p looks covered with a square 20180215_122437_1518719475725.jpg IMG_20180215_111405.jpg IMG_20180215_112625.jpg
 

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Denise777

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Especially the Y. I uploaded better pics
 

huntsman53

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I agree! Good eye enamel. I have seen this type of doubling before and while I am not very knowledgeable about it, I question if it could be considered doubling since metal from the letters are merely pushed upwards and then pulled up during ejection. Pic #2 of the first pics made it appear to be Machine Doubling.
 

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