It's just an ordinary quarter that has come into conatct with some sort of chemical - that is what has caused the reaction in the color of the metal.
By all means - please post a pic.
Yup ;)
Looks like post strike damage to me.
Since the business strike coins and coins struck for mint sets are manufactured with different methods - no, they are not the same. The only coins...
The reason I asked that question is because many collectors never sell anything - and they lose out by not doing so. There is much to be learned...
I could easily be wrong since all I have is the pic to go by - but I think somebody "worked" on that coin. The bust is just too shiny - doesn't...
Both coins are problem coins and would be returned in body bags, rightfully so IMO, if sent to NGC, ICG or PCGS. But the first does have XF...
Gorgeous coins !! I'd give 'em both the Gem grade ;)
Posting the pic is the easy part - CLICK HERE to learn how ;)
I tried looking it up - found nothing.
Howdy Ken - Welcome to the Forum !! A nice bit of Americana there ;)
Just a question - do you ever sell them to see if you are correct in your thinking ?
Don't wanna hear here again either.
Finding Proof coins in circulation isn't unheard of - but ya won't do it every day either. Value for that one 25 - 50 cents. Now what coin are...
They all came packed the same way in the mint sets.
Tell ya what - why don't you send an email to andyl@eurekatrading.com and ask. Andy is a pretty good guy - and if he can't answer the questions,...
Yup, by groups of strange, quixotic people who no one understood for the next millenium or two - known as coin collectors ;)
You might be surprised. And it's not limited to just the US. Here's a link to a recent story on the subject from Singapore - CLICK HERE On...
Based on your description it sounds like the coin had a bit more than cabinet rub :rolleyes: But I do know what ya mean, and that dealer...
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