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Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys 02/22/2025 5:51 pm
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Crazy find - never saw die polishing that extreme before on a quarter.
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First  to the Community Second, I don't think it is a die crack rather a scratch ,I highlighted the the points of contacts as the object travelled over the devices .  
Edited by Chase007 02/22/2025 6:31 pm
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  Courtesy of MadDieClashes.com. That hump in the wing is Washington's bun, the result of a massive die clash. The line above it is also from the clash. Obviously the Mint tried to polish out the die clash, but you can still see remnants everywhere. That line on the left wing towards the arrows is part of Washington's face. The big die crack is probably from the dies striking hard enough to damage the reverse die. Can we see the obverse as well? It will either have clash marks, or possibly have been damaged badly enough to get swapped out. The Mint made a ton of clad coins in 1965 to retire silver quarters, so they might have let quality slip a little to keep striking nonstop.
Edited by Brandmeister 02/22/2025 6:32 pm
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Always nice to have an overlay when looking at potential die clashes. Thx for posting that @brand.
Also, welcome to CCF @josh!
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 That's a cool find, particularly on a vintage quarter. That die over-polishing on the wing has a really distinctive look.
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Very extreme indeed. Would also like to see a photo of the Obverse on this one, just to see what's going on there.
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Excellent photos. I don't see anything that screams die clash on the obverse. Lots of die scratches, though.
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 to CCF. very nice die cracks and lots of die polishing noted as well - love the disconnected wing! The die polishing most likely happened before the die started cracking up.
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Thanks for the quick and very informative replies, greatly appreciated! The overlay information/photos are super helpful, thanks Brandmeister And thanks for the warm welcomes to the forum as well! I use a Tomlov DM202 MAX
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Thanks for the additional photos. No Die clash evidence on Obverse, but seeing a collar clash at 10 & 11. Great reverse on this one!
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 to the CCF Fun coin indeed. 
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Very nice! 
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 to the CCF Nice clash and die polishing.
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