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Valued Member
United States
158 Posts |
At first glance I thought it was a token. Any info about this coin? Should I keep it or use as junk change. Thanks   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
997 Posts |
Looks plated. These are commonly sold by TV hucksters and have no added value. It is worth saving as a curiosity however.
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Valued Member
 United States
158 Posts |
what is a TV Hucksters? LOL
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7613 Posts |
TV Hucksters are those annoying talking heads trying to part you from your hard-earned money by selling you overpriced junk (non-stick cook wear that sticks, cleaners that don't clean, exercise equipment you'll never use and hyped up coin collectibles that are worth no more than face value).
They ply their junk on late nite tv infomercials because the airtime is cheaper then. They target those that can't sleep or have no life.
Buying from them just encourages them to do it more.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1601 Posts |
It's a gold plated quarter, not worth much in terms of the gold but a fun find anyway. I don't remember who did these; could have been one of the QVC or "Independent Mints" but they come under the heading of Post Mint Damage or Enhancement (depending on whether you like that kind of thing).
I'd hold onto it just because it's different!
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Moderator
 United States
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I agree, gold plated and usually sold to the uninformed as "special collector issues" or some other elaborate name. Most often on TV via shop-at-home channels or late night commercials. It cost you a quarter, so consider yourself lucky and keep it as a fun find.  |
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Valued Member
United States
158 Posts |
thanks for all the info about TV and I will keep just because it is different
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Moderator
United States
187702 Posts |
Good idea. |
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United States
54280 Posts |
There's one on ebay right now - they are trying for $2.10 plus $1 shipping. Littleton Coin Company sells them for $4.50 -- they want $2.50 for the regular (unplated) quarter, plus shipping I assume. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
865 Posts |
Westernsky- your description of a tv salesman is spot on. And hilarious.
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New Member
United States
34 Posts |
I have 2 similar quarters. Utah and Massachusetts. Found them when I was counting down a register a few years ago. I know they're not worth more than 25 cents each but I kept them because they're interesting.
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United States
187702 Posts |
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I know they're not worth more than 25 cents each but I kept them because they're interesting. |
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