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Hi everybody, I know I might get negitive comments but I really just want a truthful answer without a lecture. When I was younger my Geat Grandpa taught me how to make Spoon and Coin jewlery. He had made My Mom a ring as A gift when She Survived Breast Cancer for the second time. That was 8 years ago. Recently My Mom was going in to have a MRI and Put her Jewlery in the glove box. Well Someone broke in and it was stolen along with Other stuff. She was Devistated more about the ring than the Cd's, Cash and Other jewelry she had. So my Brother brought me a silver 1963 no mint mark quarter and asked me to make her a ring for mother's day. My question is.... is there anything specific for that year I should look for that makes it worth keeping and find another one? I don't see any errors. Please I want to do this for her Please don't try to talk me out of seemingly destroying a coin because its worth it for her I just don't want to use a coin worth $1000 when I can use one worth $10. Thank you for any info you have. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Making a ring for your mother is a fantastic use for a 1963 quarter.
Best of luck to you and your mother.
The only thing that I can think of on a 1963 quarter is the type B reverse, but even that would not make it worth so much more....
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Bedrock of the Community
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Good choice and good for you!  to the CCF! |
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As a silversmith by profession... more power to you... do you have any idea how many Mercury dimes & silver 50c pieces I've made into beads?...  (now I'll be the one who gets yelled at...  ) and to CCF! Edited by throughtheireyes
02/21/2017 4:54 pm
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New Member
 United States
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Oh Thank you so very Much I actually started getting tears in my eyes with relief reading this. Now I haven't made a ring in 10 years but I'm sure I can still do it. Thank you again you made my day
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New Member
United States
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JBuck, those examples were awesome thank you they kinda renewed my confidence!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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to CCF! We would like to see pictures of what you come up with.  |
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Rest in Peace
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Angie , To CCF , the 1963 quarter would be an very good choice for your Mothers ring . 90% silver and a value of about $3.25 .  |
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United States
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JBuck, those examples were awesome thank you they kinda renewed my confidence! No problem. Quote:Quote:
We would like to see pictures of what you come up with. I will do that.. ;) Yes!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Make her that ring!!
Post pictures of the ring if you get the chance!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can't wait to see it. You just made my day with this post! Good luck to you and your mom.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Awesome project and a very worthy recipient will be very happy when you are done!
Good luck!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If this is a circulated coin, like was said already, that date is common and only worth silver melt value. You might look to see if it's a type B reverse and there were a few doubled dies in 1963, but while making it a cooler coin and a bit of a premium on the value, that would not be a show stopper to use it and in fact might enhance the gift.
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Go for it I say ... show some pics when done.
David
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Posted 02/21/2017 4:44 pm
