1950-S Washington Quarter - S over S?

[CarlWohlforth]

A '50-S Washie came across my desk so I looked at the MM 'cause the Red Book says there is a valuable S/D variety. Well I see something but it looks more like a S/S to me. Any info anybody?

[Bubblehead]

 

Personally, I want to call it the D/S model.  I like it for that, muchly!

[TCB]

Hello & glad to join up!! This is in reply to your 1950 s/s Washington quarter you mentioned that you came across.Well,I can tell you that I have found 2 variations of the s/s...The first variation is listed in the Breen book as #4330  It is very noticable with a strong s and then a faint s that sits above the strong s....The I have found a second variation that a both s mint marks that are very strong and are slightly doubled but still very noticable..I have no clus as to the value of either one and if anyone could help me out with a value(s) of either of these coins would be greatly appreciated.They both are Unc coins..I do know that the Red Book does not list any price for the s/s and it would be nice to get some opinions of it's value..also,I do have many more great (error) Washington quarters that are not listed in ANY BOOKS!!!! Any suggestions on who or where I may be able to get some help on (error) Washington quarters?? Thanks for taking the time to read this and I look forward to many more conversations.I have many great coins to chat about and also questions of my own.Have a nice holiday to everyone!!!!!!!  TCB

[Bubblehead]

 

Hi, and welcome, TCB!

It's nice to know we have someone signed up who knows Washington's!

I know nothing!  Yeah, me and the Sarge were alot alike.

Looking once again, at Carl's Washington, I see a faint shadow of another "S"
under the top "S" and a skosh above the outside mm.  My remark re an S&D
were certainly premature..  I have a 1947-D, that PCGS certified as MS65, that
exhibits a horrible rim clip or crimp, at the very bottom of the obv, under the date.
Actually, the crunch is directly under the "4." The similar flat, squeezed part is
noticeable on the rev, too.  It's almost as tho someone squeezed the coin with a
tiny pair of pliers??  I was surprised to see it graded.  I figured it would be BB'd
as "damaged." Or a note, that it was some type of "error" and did I want to spend
another $40 to do that?  LOL... Does that sound familiar at all?
Again, Welcome, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Jerr

[TCB]

Hello Jerr,
  Thanks for a kind welcome to me on this site.I have never been on one but, I find this very fun and interesting to chat with others about coins.About your error Washington quarter,I will see if I have this RPM myself and let you know.About the "damage" you thought the coin has? Well,it is not damage at all and is a true error from the mint.It sounds like you have a "clipped edge" coin? If so,then what I can tell you is that when a coin has been truly clipped at the mint that when you look at the coin you will also see a "flat spot" across the coin on the other edge of it.This is one way to tell a genuine clipped coin since so many people in the past have tried to make fake clipped coins.so,I hope this little bit of info is helpful to you and I look forward to chatting again!! I will get back to you about your other quarter..Have a great day!!  TCB

[Bubblehead]

Well,it is not damage at all and is a true error from the mint.It sounds like you have a "clipped edge" coin? If so,then what I can tell you is that when a coin has been truly clipped at the mint that when you look at the coin you will also see a "flat spot" across the coin on the other edge of it.

Z'actly like that, TCB! Jeez, thanks for the diagnosis... I will put a little sticky on the back of the slab, describing it as a "Mint Error-Clipped Edge."  Saving me $40.00, too! 

Take care, Jerr

[TCB]

Hi Jerr,
  I am glad to be of help & feel free to ask any questions about any other coins you may have.I am not an expert but I will try my best to help with the knowledge I do have..Again,I am always glad to help others & share info..Coin collecting is a great hobby & should always be fun I am glad to be member of Carl's Coins & look forward to chatting with everyone.I will also be posting some pictures of some interesting coins for the collectors to view & also may be able to help me out with a few questions of my own..Have a great day!!!   TCB

[jazzcoins]

That happens to be a nice RPM south great coin
Jazzcoins Joe

[rockdude]

Nice RPM.  It's actually listed as a 1950-S  Coneca RPM 1.  The weaker S mintmark is evident wide 'north' of the primary S.

[Isaiah]

Beautiful RPM.

Isaiah