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New Member
Canada
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Hi everyone I am new to this. My father gave me his Canadian coin collection a few months ago. I am still figuring out what is in it. There are lots of loose coins. Among them, I found this 1917 American quarter that looks very nice. I read a bit about it, and I would like to get your opinions on its grade. Merci   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not an expert on these,but it looks like spots of rust on it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a super nice well struck coin that is probably mint state, certainly AU58 at the worse. (I think MS)
It needs to be protected in at least a 2x2 and whatever you do; do not clean it.
Great coin.
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03/16/2013 7:52 pm
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 United States
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You have a 1917 Type 1 Standing Liberty quarter Dollar ... most likley MS condition and I say MS63 based on the photos. This is a $300 coin ... take steps to protect it ... and as suggested above ... do not consider any cleaning. David |
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Australia
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I would run with MS63 as well, as nickelsearcher has indicated.
There are a few blemishes and minor scratches wich prevent a 64, but it is in the high side of 63.
Even the areola of Liberty's right boob has some appropriate toning, to perhaps make it a little more lifelike, and perhaps a little less statuesque.
Maybe that is the reason they changed the dies for 1918.
Who said that numismatics was boring?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I'd agree with MS63 as well. Lustre on the high points, looks uncirculated to me. And not many marks, decent strike. All in all, a nice piece.
The brown spots are surely just toning. Not unattractive, so I wouldn't try to dip it or anything.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Welcome to the forum!! You have a Very Nice Type1 FH Standing Liberty quarter.....Leave it as is and enjoy your father's gift! I'd go MS-62 easy |
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United States
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That coin is a true classic. Great condition. I would want it for my collection. As other's stated, leave it alone and don't clean or do anything to it. It's perfect the way it is.
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Canada
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New Member
 Canada
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Hi everyone
Thank you all for your comments. I asked my Dad about that quarter, and he did not know he had it.
I found more American coins in my Canadian collection. I will post some later.
Merci beaucoup
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