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BenM66 New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 07/14/2012 11:12 pm Hi I have a 1908 Barber D quarter with a small split in it on the edge and what appears to be a Bullet indent from that same time period where the split is, does anyone know if this would Decrease it's value or add a curiosity value, I'm new to coins so any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you Report this Post to the Staff

snowman Pillar of the Community United States 1840 Posts	Posted 07/15/2012 09:26 am Unfortunately that type of damage pretty much ruins a coin as far as value is concerned. Unless, of course, it is really a mint error. Are you able to post pictures? Report this Post to the Staff
BenM66 New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 07/15/2012 10:18 am Hi Thank you for replying, I have a few coins I need to take pictures of, hopefully I will have a good pic by later today or tomorrow, the pics I took last night didn come out right and someone told me if I turn the flash off and do something else it should work but I need someone to show me Report this Post to the Staff
BenM66 New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 07/15/2012 10:15 pm Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16681 Posts	Posted 07/15/2012 10:43 pm Melt value only. Bullet? Looks like it. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 07/15/2012 11:45 pm I don't know for sure if the coin was shot by bullet. I have only seen a few pictures of coins that were shot and they all looked more warped and damaged than the one you have. As far as value, I think it would probably be worth only melt unless something like this could be tied to some well known figure or account. An 1853 5 centimes which is believed to have been shot by Annie Oakley that I remember seeing on an episode of History Detectives and a 1860 double eagle that saved the life of George Dixon during the Battle of Shiloh are two that come to mind. I would think those two coins have more value now after being shot than before. Report this Post to the Staff
BenM66 New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 07/16/2012 01:05 am no proof of who shot it tho unfortunately , still its a nice conversation piece, may just hold onto it, ty guys for your input and feedback Report this Post to the Staff
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