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Hello I have a 1949-S Washington quarter. In 1949 only Denver and Philadelphia printed Quarters. However In 1949 the Denver mint used San Francisco dies. They just over mint marked the S with a D over it. This is known as the 1949-D/S OMM. I have a quarter that has the S mint mark that was actually minted at the Denver mint. And it somehow left the Denver mint without it's intended D over S. This is the only one that has come up since 1949. Tell me what you think about it./ The mint mark looks legit. And the slightly less weight is obviously due to it either being broadstruck or wear on this coin it's certainly not in mint state. I might add that the yellowish hue is from my desk light I can add photos from better light/ just a quick question but in order for it to be a Magicians coin wouldn't the weight be way off,? Also on every Magicians coin I've ever seen the reeded edge is smooth. I have several other Washington of this exact era that have similar edges. Also I've sold five Washington quarters on ebay this week and two of them had similar collar issues. When there is a collar issues the reeded edge is on the edge of the coin. I humbly thank the community for their opinions. But only one or two of you asked for better pictures, the weight, every single other one of you instantly said Magicians coin. When everybody here knows the weight would be way off and the actual edge of the coin most the time won't have the reeded edge. Remember this coin was also in circulation for many years with a obvious broadstruck/collar issue. I don't know how many Washington quarters you guys have that pre date the 50's that have collar issues and heavily circulated. You can mill a coin grind out the metal so the other coin would fit in but the weight will be way off. I welcome the advice guys but everyone that said Magicians coin does not get it. I will send you guys a picture once it's graded and see the hate even more probably by the haters. Haters hate that's what they do      Edited by Pennydreamer
07/19/2023 06:06 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Maybe an altered coin. added mint mark.
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Pillar of the Community
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The inside of the rim looks odd too, maybe something like the Magicians coin with a different reverse? -makecents-
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 to the forum! -makecents-
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We may need better images (better focus) to see more details and see if the MM was added or altered. also, maybe an off center strike and Rim Fin? hard to say at this point I think I see a seam all around the edge on the reverse... Edited by Dearborn
07/18/2023 7:27 pm
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"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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I agree with this being a Magician's coin. I'd be interested in hearing the weight--any chance of you measuring that @penn? Thx. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Much sharper pics needed. to the CCF! |
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wow that was a very close close up - maybe too close, need to see some of the surrounding area too.
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@Pennydreamer, not sure why you think this was broadstruck. What is the diameter of the coin? If milled properly, the weight of a Magicians coin doesn't have to be much lower, and there's no reason it couldn't have a reeded edge. I also think it was manufactured like a Magicians coin. No one is hating here, we're just giving our opinion based on your pics. |
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Please do share the TPG results. |
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So the theory is that someone made a Magician's coin to fake a 1949-s, and then put it into circulation instead of selling it as an ultra-rare variety? That would definitely make an interesting tale. |
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This post contains the holy trinity of immediate skepticism for me: 1. Unclear/not descriptive post title. PlEASE give your posts descriptive titles, both so we can quickly summarize what you want us to look at, and also so people can actually find your post if they have similar questions in the future. 2. Blurry photos 3. Misuse of basic coin terminology (like calling coins "printed," which is not how coins ate made) I agree with the people who say probably a Magician's coin. |
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