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 Does anything look wrong with it to you? The first impression I got was 'maybe its fake' because of the thickness, but then I thought that it might just be a really really strong strike. The band is also really bold at EF-40 which would suggest that, but I don't usually see that. Also, its a common date, and seems to be silver (rings on a hard surface), and nothing else seems to be off (the weight is on too). Which do you think? It was part of a lot I bought, and I'm starting to think it is real but if it isn't I'll just keep it as an example of a darn good counterfeit and sell the rest as bullion.
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This coin looks fine to me I see nothing that would suggest that it's counterfeit. I think it would grade between VF-35/EF-40. Nice con.
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Rest in Peace
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Yeah, the thickness just threw me off. Maybe it has a raised rim or something.
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Rest in Peace
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It looks like a normal barber to me, more likely VF-35 as the reverse winglines do not appear quite complete. However, it may be a heavily circulated proof?
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Can someone give me the diagnostics for a proof? I would be OVERJOYED.
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Just basic diagnostics for early proofs are thicker straight-edge rims, reflective surfaces and a sharper strike. I just thought it to be a possibility because you mention the rim and the strike. I have no idea from the pictures.
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Yeah, I will take some more detailed pictures and post them. The rim is definitely much thicker than average and the surfaces look more 'deep'.
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Pillar of the Community
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looks okay to me.
But, hey, I wear glasses.
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The coin would be thicker than the other quarters you have next to, I would imagine, since the grade is better than those other coins (which looks like in good/ about good). I too would grade it VF. Nice coin too.
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Nah, it's much thicker than the other VF coins I own too. And not just by a little bit, by a lot.
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Posted 09/21/2009 6:43 pm
