Quarter errors. Are they $$$ ones or nah?

[Thebronzemarc]

I apologize for the dummy words I'm gonna use, I just got started in these a week ago. The stamp is off and there's also a big dent on the left front side of the face and behind its corresponding side. What do you make of it?

 

[galenrog]

“The stamp is off.”

I do not know what that means.

I see a 54 year old quarter. Well worn. Damaged.

Time for more coffee.

 

[fyrffytr1]

If you mean the date is off centered that is the way all quarters are minted. I just looked at a 78 on my desk and it is the same way. Other than that I see a worn quarter with damage, probably post mint.

 

[secondstar]

Hello Thebronzemarc, I am by no means an expert on mint errors, but generally speaking, they tend to be fairly obvious. Here’s a picture of a penny that I got back in my change about 5 years ago. My local coin shop has confirmed it to be a mint error.



I do believe that your quarter is in a condition that is to be expected for a coin that old. No harm in asking, and welcome to TreasureNet.com! If not for anything else; you’ve discovered a great site, and perhaps you have a new love for coin collecting and treasure hunting.

Mike

 

[A2coins]

It is great that you ask many coins if you look hard enough have damage that can seem like errors thats why I dont look very often I would suggest you get a coin red book and research some of the most common errors and dates to look for. There are many out there I mean how many people even look close at thier coins. Good luck hope you find some.

 

[JeepGuy]

Thebronze, thanks for posting. Don't stress about the nomenclature - you'll pick it up as you read more about the hobby. As galenrog noted, this quarter looks a bit old and has some damage on the reverse, but no notable errors. Even the date, which looks rotated a bit clockwise, is correctly placed near the leading edge of the neck. Best thing to do is pick up some books. A couple I'd recommend are "Strike it Rich with Pocket Change" and a current copy of the official red book guide to US coins.