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Forum Mom
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Eel, I'm looking forward to seeing you next week. We'll take pics of it (including the edge) and post them here along with the weight of the coin. I have to say that I'm very excited about this.  |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Ratio411... I have to say I was a little reluctant to even say that I was dropping the coin, as I am aware of the "damage" that could occur. Further, I am the meticulous type with my things. I may have done that twice... very gently, at a distance of maybe 1/4". I will take your advice on the wood table though from here on!
When I "discovered" the '72, I already had a basic knowledge of coins (like knowing that '64 was the last year for silver). The quarter was just sitting alone in no particular order...I may have seen the date, and wondered why there was a "worthless" 1972 quarter in the box of old stuff. In this case however, it didn't take me but a few seconds for me to say to myself "Oh...I see..."
Anyway...I don't know why I went on with that rant. I won't be dropping silver coins anymore...promise. :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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if you dont mind, could I take a look at it as well? i'd also like to meet susan and/or bobby. I live in glassboro.
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Valued Member
United States
67 Posts |
Hi Littleboy,
I won't be leaving until Wednesday. Let me know.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
764 Posts |
monday or tuesday are free for me after 4:30 pm. deptford is like a 15 min drive
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Eel, have you gotten around to weighing your quarter? An uncirculated (or nearly unc) silver quarter should weigh very close to 6.25 grams. A clad 1972 quarter that has been plated or otherwise altered should not weigh much more than the standard clad weight of 5.67 grams. If you can confirm this coin has the proper weight for a silver quarter you would have a much stronger case for proving authenticity. I would bet that a genuine 1972 quarter struck on a 90% silver planchet would fetch $25,000 or more (maybe a LOT more!) at auction. It would be unique and many well-heeled collectors would likely compete for the privilege of owning it. So, what is the weight?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Patiently waiting... |
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Valued Member
United States
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nice touch there Kurt hahah
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yea, just take it to any jewerly store or coin shop and have them weigh it....done deal.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For the possibility of it being a 25k coin, I'd be at the door when the jewelry store opens, but that's just me...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Could you guys also drop it by Topeka, Kansas and let me look at it too ?....  .......  Edited by eaglefoot
04/30/2008 4:46 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Aaaaa, good ole' Topeka. My home for 18 years and where I graduated from HS.
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Valued Member
United States
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Hi Guys!
So you all know, I'm in Dover, DE as I type. I am trying to contact the forum's "mom" so that she can weigh the coin and post her opinion(s) here for you all to see. I could weigh it myself and post my findings; however, my statement of such may not hold the same... uh... weight! Stay tuned! ;)
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