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Valued Member
United States
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I am stumped on this one. I believe it's a 1974 Washington quarter but it looks like a 1928 Mercury dime stamped on it. I don't want to clean obviously until I know what it is. Any help would be great.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4135 Posts |
Looks like a beat up quarter to me. Where do you see a Mercury dime image? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
73579 Posts |
 To CCF! Just seeing crud on it. Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19108 Posts |
A full, large and sharp pic of the reverse would be most welcome. Thanks.
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Valued Member
 United States
58 Posts |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21580 Posts |
Just how during the striking of the quarter do you think that a 28 Mercury dime would get stamped on it . That is impossible. What you see is Paradolia. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
24878 Posts |
Please use a memory card or cable with your scope. Screen pictures are cruddy and not allowed for a reason.  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Moderator
United States
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to CCF Error-Eric This coin looks to be very beat up and maybe in a fire. However, Do Not post up screen shots of your scope, use a computer or a memory card to get the actual image and post that. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Valued Member
United States
358 Posts |
This is just a normal quarter that has been heavily damaged. Nothing more.
Edited by KeepTheChange
04/13/2025 01:40 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4135 Posts |
No matter how you turn or adjust your coin, there is a beat up quarter, nothing else. Sorry.
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Valued Member
United States
58 Posts |
Right on. I'll show you after it's been cleaned off alittle. Thanks for the all the advice
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
1759 Posts |
@Error-Eric - - Perhaps a good, long soak in acetone. |
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Valued Member
United States
58 Posts |
Will acetone eat the silver?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6449 Posts |
No. As long as you soak it in pure acetone from the hardware or car parts store, the coin will not be damaged unless you rub it or wipe it. Don't use nail polish remover.
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Moderator
United States
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I'll be back after the coin bath. and thank you for the added images.  |
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Posted 04/12/2025 5:40 pm
