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eel, Forum Mom and Dad are in Dover, DE.  |
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If that thing is the real deal, Mom and Dad(Susan and Bobby) would be able to help you get it properly certified by a third party grading company( TPG) because without that certification, you will always have doubters of authenticity.
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im in southern new jersey and dont mind taking a little trip =]
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Wow...this is great! I visit that area. Who wants to check it (and possibly some other cool stuff) out; it would be fun, and a learning experience for me! I also may be interesting in selling too.
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It does have an "S" mint on it though ?....It's proof, just doubted whether it's silver right ?
confused but interested !
Edited by eaglefoot
04/23/2008 09:33 am
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Hi Eaglefoot... It is not an "S", so I would assume it was minted in Philadelphia. It is simply, and unmistakingly, a silver planchet, as would have been used on the 1964 and older Washington quarters, only it was stamped in 1972. The coin was reviewed by Heritages Coin Auction, Vice President (James ? I forgot his last name) when they were in Baltimore a few years ago. He offered me $1000.00 that day for it. I hope my reaction was the same as anyone's here would have been...to assume that if 1K could be had here, today, so easily...what is it REALLY worth!?! :) |
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Well....I'm anxious for our Forum Mom and Dad to take a look at this "wonder coin" !........hurry !......we don't want to wait !  Edited by eaglefoot
04/23/2008 10:19 am
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So... how is it I contact them, or them me? I'd like someone here to see it for themselves so no one thinks I'm nuts! :)
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I wrote to the Ebayer...he changed is auction details.
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Yeah...I'd be interested to know if there is another real silver '72 out there as well; maybe mine is not as rare as I think...
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If yours is indeed silver, it would be very rare I think--if the weight indeed matches the Washington quarter of 64 and earlier. On that note, how did Heritage's VP (Ed Jaster?) "unmistakingly" determine this was a 90% silver coin--by visual inspection or weight? Pardon my question again, but it seems this whole discussion hinges on that very point.  Edited by KurtS
04/23/2008 1:06 pm
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Hmmm... very interesting. IF it is real, it'll be a nice find.
Does this coin have proof-like properties or more like a general strike ?
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Hi again Kurt! Ed Jaster does not ring a bell...I think the fella's name was James (forget last name). For the record, I am making the claim that the coin is "unmistakingly" silver...the Heritage guy did not. From what I remember, one of the fella's there looked at the coin, and then took it to the VP to show him (he was in another room). He then approached me, and began asking questions. Shortly thereafter he said if I was interested in selling it, he'd give me $1000.00. What kind of inspection took place, other than visual, I am unaware of. To him, and all the Heritage people there that day, the coin must've represented that of which any other "regular" silver Washington quarter represents...in weight, color, etc... As I am far from educated and experienced with the hobby as most here in this forum, I still "know" what a silver quarter looks and feels like; I have a bunch of uncirculated 1964's, as well as a slew of others...even the sound is identical (not that I've done it extensively - just a tiny "drop" onto another coin to hear that silver "tone") Hence, my term "unmistakable" when refering to this silver coin. |
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Ok--sorry then for all my pointed questions. Like others mentioned, you might send it to PCGS or NGC for grading/verification. That would be cool find! Good luck!  |
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1Sikevo... The coin appears to be a regular looking strike. To my untrained eye, I would say it is near uncirculated looking, as there is no apparent wear, and the edges are still "sharp". Again, I am not experienced at the hobby by any stretch. That said, I also have lots of worn silver coins (dimes, quarters, halves, dollars...), and this '72 (to me) appears "circulated", but maybe only through a few hands, for maybe a month (ha ha)...if that makes any sense.
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