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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Unfortunately, I don't think the 1932-D is genuine. The mint mark looks way off. It should have a tall, block like appearance with lots of die polish surrounding it and appear to be sitting in a depression. Below is a picture of a genuine 1932-D.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Can you post a close up photo of the mint mark?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes pleease!  |
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United States
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I'd be very curious to see a close up of the mint mark as well!
If it's genuine, it's VF-35 in my view.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Close, but no cigar, in my opinion. The reverse lettering is off, as are some other small details (the branches look very flat and "pasted on", the rim is off) and if you look at the eagle's right wing near TED S in UNITED STATES you can see what looks like casting metal that was not tooled off. 1932 was intended to be a one-year-only commemorative for Washington. The obverse die would be reused for 1934, and then changed twice more (creating the "medium" and "heavy" motto types) before 1944, but the reverse die is unique to 1932 and was not used on any other date. It features a "tall" rim which tended to reduce wear in circulation, so on all true 1932 Washingtons, the wear is usually even between the obverse and reverse; later dates (1934+) will show reverse wear before obverse. Would recommend OP confirm that it's silver, first, non-magnetic, and then send it to a TPG for authentication. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't know. I pasted an XF40 PCGS graded 32D from HA.com next to this one and it is really similar except the subject looks to be a little better. I do see what paralyse says about the TED S in United States. Not 100% but looks like its real. But then again I would have someone look at it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yup. That's why I won't straight out call it a fake -- it is really close, but needs TPG authentication. For a lower value coin such as OP's, ANACS would be inexpensive. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
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Here is a close up of the D real or fake?  |
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Pillar of the Community
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also it is non-magnetic and has been in my co-workers hands for 40 years. I did have a guy I know at Golden Eagle https://www.goldeneaglecoin.com/he took a look at it, he couldn't say for 100% either way. Edited by stampvirgin
01/29/2016 7:02 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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can a mod change the topic to " 1932-D quarter - real or not?"
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Pillar of the Community
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Title has been changed and I moved the thread out of the grading section. "Report Post" is probably the best method to get the attention of a moderator. Simply making a post might not be seem immediately.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Unfortunately, the mintmark does not match with what would be expected from a genuine 1932-D. It could be due to environmental damage or PMD; the only way to know 100% is to have it certified. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wanted to follow up with everyone concerning this coin.
I took it to another LCS, that does most of it's work via the web. I won't list the urL only because I think they are more expensive even the golden eagle.
They looked at it and offered $75.00, their coin guy seemed to think it was legit, so I called the owner and told him the offer price, he accepted it.
When I called him the offer was $70.00, I told the owner and he accepted, when I got off the phone, I countered $75.00. the lcs bought it, and I pocket 5.00 for my time.
(yes, I did tell the owner about the price difference, and he doesn't mind that I made 5.00 off it. He is a co-worker and a confidant of mine as well (ie: friend))
I do think it was real, and perhaps I should have just paid the 70.00 and kept for myself. I am sure I passed up an incredible deal for a key date. But, you live and learn. and I am sure I can find another in the future. I am not kicking myself in the behind for it. For me to be sure, I would have had to send it in.
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Thank you for the update.  |
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