New find 1972D Washington Quarter transitional reverse design

[Pennys4pennys]

Information on the pictures are on introduction page

[mustbebob]

You need to put the information here...not on another post. Please read the sticky's about forum protocol. You have posted info all over the place and in other people's posts. It is impossible to help you like this.

[Pennys4pennys]

Mustbebob I apologize in my defense was directed to introduce myself well. I'm all over the place about this coin. Even before I knew what I think it it is. Would a die clash be a new error?

[MintErrors]

A die clash is a form of an error, I suppose, since dies were not meant to clash.. But, they happen at a pretty regular basis. It is nothing new unless the clash is super dramatic. There are a few people who track known die clashes, but I don`t follow that sort of issue.

I will take a closer look at your photos.

[Pennys4pennys]

20220101_164428.jpg Here's the Obverse its very busy as you will see. Extra thickness,die cracks,die gouges,die clash not related to previous years i believe the die markers can trace back to 1968s,65 and 64D.

[mustbebob]

i believe the die markers can trace back to 1968s,65 and 64D.

I think you are getting confused on what die markers are. A die marker is found on a specific die that is striking a specific coin only. Anything that can be traced to a series of years is a part of the design itself. That is also where transitional dies come from. There are also Master die issues where certain anomalies can be traced back to a single die. However, this is not something that happens year to year as master hubs/dies are normally made annually.

[Pennys4pennys]

You are correct that I'm confused what little I know about coin p

[Pennys4pennys]

Production I've learned in a short time. Tell me this am I correct in saying rhis is a transitional type C reverse?

[Pennys4pennys]

I had to clean this coin and have many pictures of it though the process. Showing doubled motto date liberty ect. Also cracks similar to 1964 D. Such as cracks on bust,forehead,motto,ribbon liberty the reverse as well. These would have been transferred from the master dies?

[Pennys4pennys]

For example the motto

[Pennys4pennys]

Another shot of motto

[mustbebob]

You are still misunderstanding the minting and striking process. A die crack on a 1964 can look similar to a die crack on a 1999 coin, but that does not mean they are the same die. Please take some time to study the many references for how a die is made. It will help immensely...I promise. As far as transitional reverse dies, you have the coin in hand so are better able to make that determination. You can find photos of all the reverse dies on the Internet if you do a search for them. In order to be a particular reverse die, ALL of the differences must be visible...not some of them. Some changes are subtle...others not so much. Do not expect to see a reverse from one year on a coin dated 10-20 years later. It just can't happen at the Mint.

[Pennys4pennys]

So i had to clean up this 1972D Washington Quarter. Just had a vibe about it gut feeling that it was something special! I'm thinking it's a RVD-007 Type M or G///. Just have a look at the reverse! Wow not sure what class doubled die any options? Obverse doubled not as dramatic though and a die clash to boot. 20220105_224352.jpg

[Kloccwork419]

If it was anything special, which I dont think it is, you’ve ruined it by the harsh cleaning. Can see scratches all over it and the obverse is worse

[Pennys4pennys]

Harsh cleaning no way. I soaked it for weeks and used Q tips to get the silver paint off of it nothing harsh whatsoever. I really enjoyed getting the paint off of it. Old picture any way only thing I see now is die cracks from a die clash. Good day