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Valued Member
United States
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I find that a rather attractive coin. It wears the patina well, particularly the obverse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
306 Posts |
are non-key fake silver quarters common anyways?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2541 Posts |
Looks normal to me. I'm not sure why someone would bother to fake a common date quarter. Unless it's not silver, they would have to expend a lot more energy than they would make back in profit.
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Valued Member
United States
54 Posts |
Can't you check to make sure the coin isn't magnetic?
I once bought a silver coin only to find out it was magnetic (and of course, fake).
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
It is just a normal circulated silver quarter, there is no concern over authenticity. Tolerance for a silver Washington planchet is +/-3 grains(0.194 grams) so your coin is within tolerance.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
I don't see anything that makes me think its fake but I don't understand how a wore down coin like that can weigh that much more than a UNC coin should
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1302 Posts |
the seller just didn't understand what it was worth in bullion. He figured he could sell this rather unattractive fellow for 4x face and make a profit.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2295 Posts |
It's probably heavy from the dirt on the coin. It looks fine and congrats on finding the silver!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Weight is within specs 6.25 grams +/- .19 grams Maximum legal weight would be 6.44 grams.
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Moderator
 United States
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It looks real to me and, as stated, it is within tolerance for the weight.
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New Member
 Canada
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Thank you everyone! You've been a great help!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1388 Posts |
 with everyone! It really has great patina for a worn 1961- d! Cool find especially below spot! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2269 Posts |
I agree with the consensus, it looks perfectly normal. A 1932 D or S, are more likely to be faked than a common 1961 D.
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Valued Member
Canada
262 Posts |
isn't silver denser and therefore heavier than nickel and copper anyway?
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Posted 02/22/2012 9:16 pm
