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Question I have a bicentennial quarter that is far enough of center a blind man could see it but not even close to 50% its about .110 off center and over size from other quarters I checked by about .030 my computer is kinda a junker so if you would please email me a answer that would be great email is lrford57@peoplepc.com
Answer Hello Lare,
This coin may have been altered. It may have been enlarged after it left the mint.
If it is an "out of collar" error it will have some collectable value. The red book lists it about $10 for a Broad-Struck Quarter. This would leave a slight off center strike and some blank space all around the image making it larger than normal. Most of this type of error is captured at the mint using mechanical measuring gates.
It has to be seen by a knowledgeable coin person to decide. A photograph would not help with this. If you write back with the general location (nearest large cities) and telephone area code or codes and some zip codes in your area, I can direct you to an AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION MEMBER/DEALER near there. They are ethical and trustworthy.
