Coins: How can you tell the difference between damage received pre-release at the mint, and something that...?

...occurred later after it was in the hands of the public? Is it possible to tell?





A U.S. quarter specifically.

Coins: How can you tell the difference between damage received pre-release at the mint, and something that...?
It depends on the type of damage and the type of coin. I can't tell you without pictures.





Take the coin to a coin dealer in your area. They will be able to tell you for sure and if it is in fact a mint error, they will be able to tell you how much it is worth.
Reply:it depends...especially on the damage...yeah it would be safe to take it to a coin dealer to hear what they have to say