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Hello All, I have come across a quarter that I know to be a Standing Liberty quarter, but as I have no experience identifying coins, I thought I would ask for some help.   Any assistance would be appreciated. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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So....1st off, this is a type 2 coin, likely a pedestal or raised date, meaning 1917-1924. Likely 1917-S, 1918-S, 1919-S, 1920-S or 1924-S. It COULD be a 1923-S, but it is unlikely due to the low mintages. It's possible though.
Sadly, it is VERY unlikely you'll be able to narrow it down further than this. It's still a nice coin to own.
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02/06/2018 2:20 pm
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 United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good luck!  to the CCF! |
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Valued Member
United States
186 Posts |
You could acid date it if you REALLY want to know but that would ruin the coin (and it might not even work if it's too worn).
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I'm afraid that's about as close as you will get. If you have other questions with photos, we love to try to help.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Acid dating doesn't work on silver coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Acid dating doesn't work on silver coins. Correct. That's for nickel coins only. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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and they are right about acid. Only for nickels and ruins the coins. I have never heard of any way to raise the dates on silver coins. |
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Valued Member
New Zealand
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A felt-tip marker would get you that 23-S...
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Valued Member
United States
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I've done it by leaving a drop of a mix of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide on the date before. But then again, the coins I used were not as worn as OP's, but the date was still pretty far gone. 1920-s:   1924: (it's easier to see the date in hand)   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Benja has brought up this treatment before and his point is well taken.
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