I have this coin. It's kind of early so I might be tired writing this. Anyways, I think it is a Canadian quarter, but I cannot tell the year. I originally noted this elsewhere, but it was recommended to put it on a separate thread. Or rather a thread of its own. I think it is from the 30's and 80% silver, but I do not really know. I got it from a holiday gift of coins my Step-grandparents gave me a few years ago.
Measure it and weigh it. The specifics and info are here https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces372.html Welcome to CT
Looks like a Canadian 25c of King George V. Minted somewhere between 1927 and 1936. Beyond that, hard to tell since the date is rubbed off.
As I noted in the other thread, you might be able to find a date if you tilt the coin and use some side lighting to catch subtle features that might not be as obvious looking directly at it under direct light. Silver is soft, so the date may be long gone. I also noticed that earlier Canadian Quarters had the same design, so it may even predate your estimate. Note that there was a gap in mintage...about a 5-6 year period where production didn't occur. And some dates have a premium even in the lower grades. So, studying your specimen might have some extra value in it to do so.
I didn't mention in the other post when I suggested starting your own post, but taking it out of the 2x2 when photographing it might help. Also, please always post Full Image photos so we can better enlarge and view them. Here is some advice I usually give new members that may be of use to you. For the best results, you should post "in focus," FULL IMAGE photos (after you upload your photo, two buttons appear: Thumbnail and Full Image, click Full Image and your photo appears full size on your post and are easily enlarged by clicking on it). Photograph coins on neutral backgrounds like black, grey, or white. Crop out superfluous background so just the coin shows (you can use https://www.remove.bg for free), and post photos with correct orientation so members don't have to turn their computer in some awkward fashion to view it properly. While it isn’t always necessary, it is nice to show both the obverse and reverse, even if your question is just about one side. Members can often give more valuable information having both sides to evaluate. Add close ups of areas you have questions about and make your questions as definitive as possible so we know what you are asking for. And try to have the best lighting possible to show the most favorable photo of the coin. Hope this helps in the future. Good luck.
I was using my phone to photograph. It's better than my old camera. Lol. Would you like me to try a shot without the sleeves? I know it is Canadian. I have some good ideas that it is a quarter and the era is from the 1930s and King George is on the top side. Thanks. Would you like me to show some good quality silver dollars?
The coin in question is very circulated with wear. A little less than silver melt value.. It's not worth it.
In my shoebox setup, the picture frame glass reflects the filtered light straight down onto the coin. This virtually eliminates shadows. However, in your instance, you want to see if the shadow will help reveal subtle differences in what looks like a smooth surface. By eliminating the glass, the light is cast along the edge instead. Shadows are more likely this way. If you note in the viewer of my iPhone 5, you can see a darker shade of blue at the 6 o'clock position since some light isn't being redirected. It's possible that with a setup like this, minus the glass, you can rotate/position your quarter in a way that you can a) see a date with your eye, 2) catch a date with the camera and some editing in a photo app where you can adjust the contrast/light/color/etc.. It's been done, so unless you try, you may never know if there is a date to be had. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
