Wild thought. Maybe it had a sticker on it at one time and the toning formed after it was removed.
I'm in as long as it's US coins.
Wow. That's great. It was fun watching the story behind the coin.
@Cascade Did your matte proof sell at the auction?
No.
Yes it's possible. I would try an acetone bath first.
You need to weigh the coin. That's the only way you will figure it out. I'll bet it's a normal quarter that is just toned.
You were told the difference in the other thread. It's not that hard to understand.
Fun coin. I would have bid on it but never saw it. I'll trust @Insider saying it's fake. Still a cool looking coin to me. The reverse is...
Wise words.
It's a real 43 with a copper plate. I will say that whoever did it, did a nice job. It's still a pretty coin. Cost me 60 cents.
I gave up saving stuff like this. I won't be alive when it is worth more than face value.
It was posted on CU yesterday. It won't pass if you ask me.
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Well darn. I thought someone would believe me. Maybe next year.;)
Could be either one.
Just back from PCGS. It straight graded and is going up for auction. What auction service would be best? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Pretty coin.
I have seen several of these sell at about $100. If it has a patent bar on the reverse, it might bring more.
Half the folks that go to local auctions don't know the value of what they are bidding on. Don't be one of those people. If there are lots of...
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