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Hi. While sorting my coin collection, which I recently inherited, I came across this 1895 Barber quarter. I am no expert so I don't have the knowledge to grade it. However, it does have some sort of damage or defect to the back (middle of the eagle). I'm curious to know how this might have happened. The front shows some type of markings that might Have been caused by damage to the back? Thank you for your help! Bill   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Appears to be solder - probably used once as a tie-tack or stick-pin.  to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
02/12/2020 2:28 pm
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to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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 with CoinFrog. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Pretty much worth silver melt now unless it has some sort of sentimental value.
At least it wasn't a 1901-S.
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Rest in Peace
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Have to disagree , solder wouldn't leave that that kind of mark on obverse . Some other kind of damage in my opinion .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Have you ever watched someone with no experience try soldering? |
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Pillar of the Community
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If you have one,try taking a soldering gun to it and see if it melts off...no matter who's right coinfrog ot T-BOP, damage is damage
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They probably had to use silver-solder,instead of lead-solder,which has a higher melting point.You would need a torch because a soldering gun wouldn't work.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Ouch. Seeing that hurts. I like those coins. |
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Posted 02/12/2020 2:31 pm
