2001-P New York Washington Quarter - Mint Error, Wear, or Environment

[Leonel]

Hello all,

I'm very new to this forum and to numismatics (just started this month). I went through some of my old pocket change and found this quarter. I won't try to use specific numismatic terms since I'm still learning. I'm referring to the dark band on the obverse which is darker than the rest of the surface (and deeper when viewed under a magnifying glass). Please is this a mint error, or just plain old wear or damage. Thank you - Leonel.

P.S. The image has not been altered in any way.

[PALH1]

possible "STRUK-THRU" here ?? ('goop'?)

more pics at different angles would help ....

[Daniel]

Could be struck through the planchet wash that remained on the coin and this area toned a bit. More angles might be helpful as Paul stated.

[Leonel]

Thank you Paul and Daniel. I'll take some more pictures and upload. Thanks. Leonel.

[Leonel]

Please find attached other angles and the reverse, any information would be highly appreciated. Leonel.

[Daniel]

My assessment on the coin doesn't change.

[PALH1]

, i can't give a 100% here with "these pics".....

have you 'researched', or looked up any info on "struk-thru", or 'wash' hits ??

[Leonel]

Hi Paul,

Yes I did look up struck-through errors, and found different varieties; struck-through cloth, grease, thread etc. I couldn't find anything to match the pattern on my coin. I'll try to take a picture in natural light. Maybe that'll help. Thanks.

[PALH1]

here is a struk-thru "GOOP"......
where 'goop' is a slurry of grease & metallic shavings....

[PALH1]

here is an example from CONECA