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Pillar of the Community
United States
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CCF, this is a second low grade 1822 CBQ that I have. Curious what you think this one grades? And if you saw the first 1822 that I posted, which one would you keep?   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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The obverse definitely has more detail than the first one, but the uneven wear on both sides is distracting. Any chance this coin is slightly bent? I think the other one is more attractive.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Maybe AG?
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
878 Posts |
Zurie, I don't recall whether I checked it or not. I will do so tonight and let you know.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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i couldnt find the other one to compare them
AG3 on this one
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Pillar of the Community
United States
878 Posts |
Here's a side by side of #1 and #2. I was leaning towards keeping #2. But maybe I'll look for something a little better and part with both. It was nearly unanimous that #1 made G4. I still need to pull number #2 to check it for a bend as suggested by Zurie. For anyone that cares to weigh in, based on the side by side, which would all of you keep if you had to choose one?   |
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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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Between the two, I would choose #2 provided it is not bent. However, if you can wait and afford a coin in a little better shape, I would do that. 1822 quarters are considered semi-key and don't grow on trees, but there are more than 20 for sale on ebay right now. I have two examples in my collection. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
878 Posts |
Well, Zurie was spot on. In the hand, you can't tell if there is an issue with #2. On a flat surface and touching the edges, I was getting just a little bit of movement. Pics tell the story, #1 on the left and #2 on the right. Germanics, despite the bend, I still like #2 better, but will be keeping my eye out for an upgrade.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I bet that coin got bent very early in its life. It's fascinating how an almost imperceptible bend could cause excessive wear over decades on opposite edges on the obverse, while protecting the central bust. And also cause extra wear at the high point on the reverse.
Both your 1822s are nice to have, but getting a truly problem-free coin would be even better!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The wear pattern screams bent. It's nicer than #1 but I'd pass on this because of the damge.
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Posted 02/19/2026 12:31 pm
