Seen several varieties online, and this quarter looks funny for sure, I cannot figure out why it looks so different from my others. I have seen talk of a quarter strike called a SMS special strike. The last pic of the wing, I do not think it is actually a die strike error there, but rather just an odd reflection. The coin it's self looks like it could have been a proof because of the quality of the coin, but there is no mirror, and no frosting, just real creamy smooth looking. Can anyone help me out with this, maybe specific areas to look for for certain varieties? *Sorry for some graininess I used macro on phone + a 50x lupe to get as close as I could to certain points.
Bold arrows denote potential proof, and the overall texture of the coin is what makes me wonder. I have several other 1964 quarters that don't look like this one. However, I appreciate the response. The 4th pic down shows the quality of the finish, it is very reflective to where I can see reflections in it, but it is nothing as reflective as proofs I have such as a 1967 panama balboa coin. It just seems odd to me how smooth it is. I would expect to see some kind of consistent lines on the surface if it was business strike. I think it appears to be a high quality example of the coin none the less, but busts hair was so hard to get a pic of detail because it is like melded almost, to where there is no detail, but not from wear, but maybe never was. I had to get it to reflect light to show any of the details. idk maybe I am crazy.
Bold Arrows DO NOT denote potential Proof. Especially when there's a "D" under them. Coins produced from "young dies" can have smooth surfaces and be "proof-like" but then "Proof Like" simply denotes appearance, not manufacturing as proof coins are produced with a different manufacturing process than business strike coins. BTW, I don't think you are crazy as much as inexperienced.
I do not understand how the D has anything how to do with whether or not it is a proof. In 1964 they made proof sets at all mints, unlike other years. Wexler's currently defines several varieties for this coin, and one of which has bold arrows, and the 2nd leave is visible, which mine has a longer trail down the leave making it a possible proof. I'll toss in a link for this info, as well the SMS coin was produced in late 64 to test for the 65 dyes. http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/5974?redir=t http://doubleddie.com/58348.html The background on the quarter I have is very smooth, but still highly reflective, with the potential proof possibility from the dye variation, this brings into light the Satin finish SMS strike. As well it has a left to right grain that is hard to see in the photo. IDK, I see the possibility, but then again I have the coin in hand, all that I can show you are the pictures I am able to take.
1964 and earlier proof washington quarters are identified by being minted in Phili and having the B reverse design ( http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/coop49/Quarters_Type_B_proof_reverse.jpg ). This quarter you have pictired is a standard reverse design A ( http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/coop49/Quarters_Type_A_Business_reverse.jpg ) The Wexler link you provided said nothing of proofs being minted in 1964 at all three mints. There are known examples of the reverse design C being used in 1964, but they are rare. Again your quarter above doesn't exibit the pick up points for the C reverse. A caveat to proof reverse quarter designs is that starting in 1957 through 1964 the mint used less worn proof dies (reverse design B) to mint business strike quarters, thus producing two posible varieties of business strikes for these years. Again your quarter doesn't have the markers for the reverse B design. As far as the "proof like" look, as @19Lyds mentioned, coins minted from young dies for sure created coins with much stronger strike characteristics, which can look proof like with very smooth surfaces. I'll add that I've never heard of any proofs being minted in Denver ever. Only SanFran and Phili.
Maybe I read that wrong, that instead the dye was used in the wrong location or something, however I am convinced this is not a standard quarter. I will see about getting better pictures, having several years experience, I have seen several 1964 quarters, and this is the strangest one I have ever seen. I don't know if it is a SMS strike, which has included the D mint mark, or the C reverse, idk. for now, I will focus on my others, and maybe some new info will pop up, ty.
1984 D ten dollar Olympic, 34,533 proofs were made. Most of the proofs were made at West point but there were also proofs from P, D, and S. See the Redbook.
Any of the US Mints have the capability of manufacturing a proof coin. The question is whether or not they are or were authorized to do so. In the case of the OP's coin, it is definitely not a proof nor is it an SMS nor does it have the Reverse of 1965 (Type C). It is just a 1964 D Washington Quarter that looks pretty good compared to the others that the OP has seen. Barnabus, put some money onto your coin education fund and just send the coin to John Wexler for attribution. Perhaps start by emailing John and include the photo's you've taken along with your observations and asking his opinion. I feel confident that he'll respond. Maybe even ask to see the coin. It appears that you do have something to learn from this coin. But I don't think its going to be what you "think" its going to be or what you "want" it to be. BTW, here's a 1964-D Washington that has the reverse of 1965.
I the top with coins in it.. this coffee tin has been under a bunch of stuff ima back room no longer and basically has been sealed up since the 70’s except to put more stuff in there and get out xmas stuff and whatever. What coins should I be on the look out for? I found a 1964 quarter it was the first one in pick out on the top of everything. Also there is a few 1979 Susan b Anthony 1$ coins I found same time right on top, and then also 5 1776-1976 1$ with Eisenhower on it. I’ve tried looking these up. And I don’t know what to look for. I doubt that there 1000$ coins.. much less one of the 25,000$ coins that come up on my phone... but I’m thinking 10$ or 20$ would be a possibility.. and if nothing else, maybe just double the face value? Idk. Then all there Pennies too.... first one I grabbed was a 1961 then a 1965 then a 1971 so there all in that age range I would say... but I haven’t looked at all of them yet, I don’t know what to look for. Can anyone help me with where to take them? Or how to look them up, or what to look for?? I really appreciate your time and help! Thank you!!
