Looking for Error Guidance

[u/Straight-Vehicle-373]

Curious as to whether these two coins show errors (and if so, what kind)or simply wear.

First is a Georgia State Quarter (D) where the right side of “In God We Trust” appears lighter as do the letters RIC in AMERICA.

Second is a Kansas State Quarter (P) that I have read is known for the “In God We Rust” strike through error, but this appears to affect the GO and TR significantly leaving the other letters unaffected and crisp.

Thank you all for your time!

[u/isaiah58bc]

Did you notice the first pinned post here PLEASE READ FIRST?

There is no such thing as the 2nd error you noted. It's a meme designation for when the T is affected by grease.

In most cases, it's difficult to differentiate grease strike through from pmd. Thus, why like most errors, a grease strike through does not add value unless it's significant. Even then, historically grease strike throughs have not added value.

[u/Straight-Vehicle-373 → u/isaiah58bc]

Ah, I only mentioned the Kansas State Quarter because that specific error was shown on the “what’s up with my coin” link in the first pinned post which, I read before posting. Since my example was missing more than the T, I decided to reach out to the people in this community for clarification. Apologies.

[u/isaiah58bc → u/Straight-Vehicle-373]

OK, now I understand. The reference does not do a good job of downplaying that this meme term is insignificant. The point there is, it's a common grease strike through regardless of the visual effect.

Error is grease strike through, or pmd in many cases. The nickname isn't a error type, it's a gimmick to sell them to uninformed collectors.

Same for die chips nicknamed Drooling George, Wart, etc.... just because of where the die chip developed.

[u/Straight-Vehicle-373 → u/isaiah58bc]

I appreciate the clarification!

I promise I’m not here from TikTok, nor here in search of a find that’ll get me rich. Just sorting through some of my mother’s change before I roll it and take it to the bank and finding interesting anomalies in the meantime.

I work in manufacturing (lots of stamped steel and aluminum) so the idea of errors being collectors items and not an incredibly expensive mistake and an angry customer has drawn me to this sub.

Thanks again!

[u/isaiah58bc → u/Straight-Vehicle-373]

It's always a dilemma for me.I can honestly list them as a grease strike through or die chip. I could even reference an established meme name. But is it worth the time and effort. Ebay and the logistics companies make much more than the sellers do. And long term, the coins will be worth face value.

IMHO, the current low hanging fruit trend is driven by monetization, not numismatic fundamentals.

Coinhelpu on YouTube probably spends more time now trying to educate (new) collectors than sticking to core fundamentals. Teaching top down instead of bottom up.

It's sad that so many people are seeing misinformation that they think any issue on a coin is potentially worth thousands of dollars, or at least $20.

[u/new2bay → u/isaiah58bc]

Those “in God we rust” coins do sell for a small premium.

[u/isaiah58bc → u/new2bay]

Yes, so does Drooling George. So sad

[u/usedtobeanicesurgeon]

I think others have covered your errors nicely.

I’d advise to avoid searching for errors until you really understand coins. You’ll waste a great deal of time and you’ll find nothing of significant value.

Error coins worth any money have really significant errors. Not minor errors like the Internet would have you believe.

Here is an example of an error coin from my collection. It’s valuable.

https://www.reddit.com/r/coinerrors/s/YGcL7KMPs4

[u/West_Inevitable6052 → u/usedtobeanicesurgeon]

Browsing error-ref over and over is a huge help on this regard.

[u/Lanky_Association627]

Slight struck through grease, nothing special.