Fake barber quarter or possible error, I hope?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by HonestScript, Dec 14, 2016.

  1. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    The coin in question is the one on the far left. The 1914 D. In the first picture you can see a small glow coming from the edge on the top right of the coin.

    Upon closer inspection I found that the edge has copper showing.

    So is this a fake? I'm hopping it isn't but rather an error of some sort.
     

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  3. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    Forgot to mention that the two quarters weigh 6 grams and no magnet is attracted to them.
     
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  4. Searcher64

    Searcher64 Member

    Light glare, I think. Do you know the composition of the coin? It has .900 of silver and .100 of copper. The net weight is to be about .18084 oz., or should weight about 6.25 grams. You are correct that it has some copper. Also, a magnet will not attract copper or silver. So, you really think it may be a fake? Have you taken the coin out of the holder to check it?
     
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  5. HonestScript

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    Yeah, I took it out to find streaks of copper along the edge. I figured the copper would be mixed with the silver rather than be unmixed and along the edges like that.

    I'm sorry i cant post a better picture , I don't have my camera right now.
     
  6. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    Took these with a crappy phone.

    I was thinking, could this possibly be toning on the coin?
    I swear it looks like copper though, when I look at it under a magnifying glass.

    But idk, it looks and sounds like a silver coin.
     

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  7. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Looks real. No reason to fake a 1914-D in that condition.
    Some kind of toning or ED and not copper would be my guess.
     
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  8. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    Alright, Michael K has me convinced that its just toning.

    Thanks for y'alls help
     
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