It’s a zinc cent. Possibly a copper coating buildup.
Definitely damaged
If you waited for your turn in line, they can wait for there’s. ;)
@Kaye I don’t think it’s worth sending to a TPG, paying the fees, mailing and insurance. Just protect it. If you have a LCS, you can take it there...
So correct.
Tommy, that’s a polar bear in a blizzard. It’s clear as can be. Hahaha :)
Most are common dates but every once in awhile you find a good one. Around my area these types of coins are used to carve hobo nickels and make...
Yes, it eats the metal around the date away to reveal the date. It also damages the coin, permanently. But then if it doesn’t have a date?
It’s a Liberty Standing Quarter, minted from 1916-1930. A beautiful design.
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Nice find and you don’t need nic-a-date to read the date. :)
I just can’t bring myself to hit the like button. It’s nasty and funny at the same time. Sorry my friend.
Yes but that question can be applied to an extremely large number of coins. Given the coins and the plating conditions I’ll go with it’s the real...
Sounds like that statement came from someone that was fired, well, kicked off the forum for refusing to stick to the rules.
Correct but it’s real, I checked.
I’m a coin collector, an antique dealer and I love CSA Notes. Antique dealers usuals more as they know very little about coins and paper money....
Glad you’re alright. Darn cell phones. I never use them when behind the wheel or mowing.
You’re welcome
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