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Toxicturn New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/06/2015 11:17 pm Hello, I recently found this coin in my register while cashiering and I'd like to know if any of you know what this is, I think it may be fake because I can't find anything about a shiny 1949 quarter anywhere when I was researching it: (The coin I found is in the middle. Notice how much shinier it is than the two next to it) (The reverse side of the coin, shininess doesn't show much in this but I figured I should show the reverse as well in case it will help) Note how shiny it is, despite these images not doing it much justice. I've done some research on the coin before posting and only found that this coin should be 90% silver, but all the websites I looked at didn't describe it as this shiny. More information: I tried a 'ping' test and found that it rang a bit lower pitched than a George Washington Dollar Coin, but rang for much longer. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by Toxicturn 08/06/2015 11:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Coindog Pillar of the Community United States 917 Posts	Posted 08/06/2015 11:31 pm Its a silver quarter thats been cleaned really badly. It could be plated but it's more than likely just cleaned. Silver none the less nice find. Report this Post to the Staff
Toxicturn New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/06/2015 11:36 pm Ooo. That's not something I had thought of. That makes sense. I find strange things all the time while cashiering maybe I'll post more things in the future. Thanks for replying! Report this Post to the Staff
ChildOfTheWheat Pillar of the Community United States 5828 Posts	Posted 08/06/2015 11:59 pm Looks like its been wizzed. Still, an awesome find! Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 08:47 am the obverse ( front of coin ) looks like it was plated with a silvery substance. whatever, it is 90% silver. keep looking in your drawers. good going. Report this Post to the Staff
CanadaCoinCollector Valued Member Canada 137 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 1:56 pm it looks like it might have been dipped in bleach or javel Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 2:47 pm I'd say plated. Report this Post to the Staff
Copper Penny Connection Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 3:24 pm Its been cleaned, (many times perhaps) then polished. Report this Post to the Staff
DeodatusAlp2002 Valued Member 260 Posts	Posted 08/12/2015 3:51 pm Cleaned, then polished. I'll pay $2 for it :) Report this Post to the Staff
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