Trash or treasure

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mr curious, Nov 13, 2016.

  1. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    I'm not a coin collector by any means but today I came across a very worn coin. I've done some research and im almost sure it's a 1916 or 1917 standing liberty quarter. I'm green as grass to coins and I'm thinking because of the heavy wear there is no way I can prove it's a 1916. as worn as it is i can see someone with it in thier pocket as a good luck charm.
     
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  3. TJ1952

    TJ1952 Well-Known Member

    Can you take a picture of it and post it here?
     
  4. TJ1952

    TJ1952 Well-Known Member

    Does it look anything like this?

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  5. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    I'm trying to figure it out I thought I attached front and back but apparently not.
     
  6. TJ1952

    TJ1952 Well-Known Member

    No problem. Take your time. It just takes practice.
     
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  7. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Now I'm curious......... devil.gif

    Welcome to the forum. :)
     
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  8. Omegaraptor

    Omegaraptor Gobrecht/Longacre Enthusiast

    There are die markers to tell whether it is the expensive 1916 or the inexpensive (in this grade) 1917. Post a pic please.

    Are the shield rivets strong or weak?
    Does Liberty's head protrude into the denticles?
    Does Liberty's gown touch the ground? (left side)
     
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  9. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    Yea but very worn still trying to attach the pictures
     
  10. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    I'm trying I'm not sure why they aren't uploading
     
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  12. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    Success ! !!!
     
  13. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    Thank you i got the pictures uploaded
     
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  15. Omegaraptor

    Omegaraptor Gobrecht/Longacre Enthusiast

    1917 without a doubt (from the die markers).
     
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  16. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    Well that's unfortunate...... is there any value besides the fact that I have a 100 year old coin? honestly I don't care it's the coolest coin I've ever seen.
     
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  17. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Than the value doesn't matter because you're not going to sell it. Don't stress the value, focus on the talking points for such an old and worn coin. Imagine the story it could tell.
     
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  18. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    Yes indeed I'm very happy! I've never researched coins but I've researched all day! I finally found a few side by side pictures and it is kinda obvious once you know what to look for. it's been through so much world wars the depression if it could only talk!
     
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  19. Mr curious

    Mr curious New Member

    After a day on Google and some help from you guys here I'm almost positive I have a 1917 type 1 SLQ.
     
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  20. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    definitely type 1 (no stars under eagle)
    oh, and definitely a treasure!
     
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  21. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Silver value $3.12
    coin value $20?
    sentimental value, priceless.
     
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