Wyoming DDO?

[eagames]

Just laughing at this article.
No picture of the supposed DDO and they said they are caused when the die "wobbles during the stamping process" (sounds like a non DDO?)
LOL "stamping"

Maybe it's just news guys goofing up the story. LOL


http://www.jacksonholestartrib.com/articles/2008/09/11/news/wyoming/1bbb645f72492a8a872574c00004cac8.txt

[GarryN]

Yes they didnt get any info from someone familiar with coin collecting.

[Russellhome]

Just what the hobby needs - more mis-information in print. Definitly an outsider that has no idea what she is talking about.

Just about every news story that I've read where I actually know the 'facts' of the story - the story was botched up in some way. It kinda makes me take everything I read with a healty level of skepticism.

[GarryN]

Is "wobble" a technical term ? I havent seen that word used in a long time. Last time I wobbled, I had too much to drink.

[eagames]

Only "stamping" experts would understand wobbling

[OCD]

I thought weebles wobbled.

[Bob P]

But they don't fall down

[Gabe]

Lol!

Let me just post the text and highlight wherever I see a
problem...
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Rare glitch in some Wyoming quarters yet to create collecting frenzy

Some of the Wyoming quarters have a rare flaw, called a double die. The mistake is caused when the die that stamps the quarter design is tilted and wobbles during the stamping process . The incident causes a second impression to be made at the center of the coin. The Wyoming quarter's flaw can be found around the bucking horse's saddlehorn -- where there's a tip of a 'ghost' saddlehorn.

Though the value of a double die coin depends on the type, position and rarity of the error, Dan Norris, owner of D&J Coins and Leathercraft in Sheridan, said the flaw is difficult to see without a magnifying glass.

"It may be far too minor to create too much interest," he said.

However, when a similar error was found in the Minnesota state quarter, many collectors bought the coins for more than $150. And the flawed Wisconsin state quarter, which appears to have an extra leaf on the left side of an ear of corn, has sold for more than $1,000.

"The Wisconsin quarter created much interest," Norris said. "But I haven't had anyone asking for this Wyoming quarter."

Janis Geer, co-owner of Pronghorn Trader in Gillette, said a lot of people collecting each state's quarters are not 'hardcore' collectors. Most are not looking for rare or old coins. Instead they are looking at each state's coin and putting them into a collection that will eventually represent all 50 states. Some are collecting for their grandkids or children. Others are intrigued by what each state chooses as its representation on the coin.

"A lot of people have collected with their kids to spark their interest in geography or the states," she said. "It's something that has spurred people into a different type of collecting. It's something they do because it's fun."

Wyoming's quarter was released last year as the 44th in the U.S. Mint's popular 50 State Quarters Program. In addition to the bucking horse and rider, the quarter features the inscriptions 'The Equality State,' 'Wyoming,' and '1890.' But the flaw only recently came to light.

Across the state line in Billings, Mont., Mark Allen of Ardie's Coins said he expects some collectors to look for the coin, but he also doesn't expect to see a whirlwind of activity created because of the flaw. That was not the case with the Wisconsin quarter, Allen said, which not only created a collector frenzy, but also has caused the quarter to hold an escalated price tag.

"This one is hard to see with the naked eye," Allen said. "My understanding is most of these (flawed quarters) run their course. They gain value and then they fall again."

In the meantime, many Wyomingites and Americans may scour the quarters jingling in their pockets or sitting in a collection to see if they can lay claim to a flawed Wyoming quarter.

"It's hard to say for sure what collectors are going to be interested in," Norris said. "It could catch fire."

[eagames]

I was laughing when I read it the first time!

I also thought the dealer they talked to might have only said the 2 statements and they put it out of context.
Imagine a collector bringing one to a local dealer with a reporter. The dealer looks and says:

"It may be far too minor to create too much interest,"

Then his parting words:

"It's hard to say for sure what collectors are going to be interested in," "It could catch fire."

I could almost translate what he said as:

It's nothing.
Maybe an idiot would buy it.

Then he reads the article and it's like he's listed as the expert that verified it's are a real rare variety. LOL

[Dick]

Gentlemen, I have a question: I have in hand a 1984-P nickel, about 50% off-center. I have a photo, but noe in the "bucket yet. I can't get a 'full-face, but I did get the date, and MM. On the reverse, I have another shot of the word "Montecello", or what there is of it. The coin is at least AU-55. Any idea as to value? I would like to buty said coin, but not at ebay prices!!! Thanks,
Later: Here is the first shot. The others aren't ready yet:


Dick

[eagames]

Wild guess..

$10-20 but maybe more on ebay and more if in the "right" slab.

[Dick]

ED, Thanks! BTW, check your mail box in a couple days.
I don't like "slabs", I had a bad experience with one!. No, it wasn't in the morgue.
Dick