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1996 quarter die scrapes?

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  • LAKEM0NSTER
    • Dec 2010
    • 2
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    1996 quarter die scrapes?

    I got this in some change a couple years ago, & saved it; & recently saw one similar to mine on ebay for $50! I also came across it in the CPG, but it didn't have much info... anyone have any ideas on the cause of this? & is it worth much or is it now considered to be a minor error?

    Thanks in advance, Bob



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  • diamond
    • Jul 2007
    • 2040
    #2
    Yes, these are die scrapes, most likely inflicted by a feeder finger. There doesn't appear to be much demand for this kind of die error. You might be able to get 5 dollars for it.
    Mike Diamond. Error coin writer and researcher.

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    • LAKEM0NSTER
      • Dec 2010
      • 2
      #3
      yea I thought 50 dollars was a little steep...I think I'll hold onto mine.

      thanks for the explanation on the feeder finger damaging the die. I'll have to research a little bit more about where they come into the minting process. I suppose that would explain why I've seen variations of the damage on other coins & why mine has a die crack as well as late stage damage..

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