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I received this 1967 quarter in my change from my local coin store today. It looks pretty nice. Do you think it might be an SMS? Whatever it is, I think I'll give it an acetone soak and put in a flip and throw it in with the rest of my stuff. Not the first time to get something cool in change from a coin store and I'm sure others have as well.   |
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Well, that IS a very nice looking coin - didn't see much (if any circulation) Is it SMS? could be, but most likely a well preserved Business strike. The rims are not squared off as I would expect for and SMS coin.
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The rims are not squared off as I would expect for and SMS coin. Tell me more about the squared off rims on an SMS versus a business strike. Do you know a good online reference with pictures so I can educate myself? |
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Why acetone it? Looks good as is.
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Why acetone it? Looks good as is. Just for good luck I suppose. I didn't even notice it until I got home. I might have put a latent fingerprint on it. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pretty cool find!  Errers and Varietys.
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My immediate reaction was SMS, before even reading the thread, so I am going to stick with that. Those fields are way too glossy and pristine, and there does not appear to be any evident die wear.
That, and it is wildly unlikely that a 1967 quarter could escape circulation damage for that long. That coin is untouched. Given the fact that coin stores spend inexpensive coins as change, I would say the odds very much favor SMS.
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 and I too would give it an 100% pure acetone dip. John1  |
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Nice looking coin. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I do wonder why a coin store would just give away an uncirculated coin like that.
and yes, an acetone soak would be a good idea to clear off any oils and possible fingerprints that may show up later (when it is too late to get them off)
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LCS have been giving "collectable" coins and currency as change forever. I am sure they get that stuff at face value, and it is neat advertising. John1 |
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LCS's often use some nice coins in change, it is low cost advertising for the business. Back in the 1980's one LCS that I used to visit used wheat cents and an occasional Indian cent in change. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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My LCS still gives $1 silver certificates in change, along with wheats and dateless Buffs.
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Nice find! |
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Posted 07/25/2024 10:10 pm
