Counterfeit quarters

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by FoundinTN, Jul 6, 2019.

  1. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    I bought a Lot of pre 65 "silver" quarters here locally for a steal of a price($20 for the lot)...I'm beginning to think that they may be fake. I tested the weight of some of them compared to my quarters that I know are real and they seem to be correct for the most part as far as weight. None of them stick to a magnet or have a clad-looking edge either. What concerns me is some of the anomalies on the coins,mostly having to due with the rim and small differences in small simple design factors. Overall they definitely look the part.....is there anyway to tell for sure if these are legit? Can you spot anything within the photos below that could be a determining factor? Any help is greatly appreciated
     

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  3. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    To my eye you got lucky since you had no idea what you were doing or buying.
    @ $20 You got a deal.
     
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    All I see is normal circulation wear on real silver quarters.
     
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  5. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    That's refreshing,what concerned me...for example...photo #2 the upside down 1932 on the top right. The rim doesnt look normal..it had me worried
     
  6. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Might be a Misaligned Die Strike.
     
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  7. Autoturf

    Autoturf Well-Known Member

    They look legit.
     
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  8. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    Ok,thanks guys,I feel alot more comfortable with my purchase now. If anyone else has an opinion or concern just let me know and I will provide more photos.
     
  9. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    Where/who did you buy them from?

    What are all the dates with mint marks?
     
  10. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    I got them from an older gentleman here locally in TN. He posted some coin literature and stuff for sale...when I went to his home to look thru his items I came across these..

    1932 D x3
    1932 S x2
    1932 P x2
    1936 P x2
    1936 D x2
    1936 S x4
    1939 P x2
    1939 D x3
    1954 P x2
    1954 S x2
    1954 D x2
    1964 D x2
    1964 P x2
     
  11. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    Really?
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    I'd say you hit the jackpot! Congrats!
     
  12. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    I'm just now realizing what I actually have....I'm shaking....wow
     
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  13. Autoturf

    Autoturf Well-Known Member

    Poor old man, you should take him some more money, lol. That was a jackpot find.
     
  14. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    I may just do that,he was super nice,now I feel bad
     
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  15. Autoturf

    Autoturf Well-Known Member

    I would.
     
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  16. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    You should change this to: "It's just a quarter" ;)

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  17. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    OK, now that shifts me back to "fake until proven otherwise". They might be legit, but I'd want to get them examined by someone with some experience.
     
  18. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    You know,I just got off the phone with him,he said "Son,finding stuff like that is what you do it for..enjoy them,I have. I appreciate your honesty,that is worth it to me"......mic drop....
     
  19. Autoturf

    Autoturf Well-Known Member

    That's awesome
     
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  20. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    That is fair,I will run them by my local dealer when I can and keep you updated.
     
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  21. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    ..and if they are legit, it wouldn't take much to complete the set. :)
     
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