1932-D Washinton 25c. GRADE & PRICE? Please Help!

Hey CoinTalk! I just recently purchased this 1932-D Washington 25c. It's raw, uncertified, and uncleaned. I'm pretty sure I got a decent deal on it. What is the most you would have paid for this coin? I am also pretty sure I know the overall grade, but I figured I would just ask the reliable CoinTalkers for their opinion. PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS BELOW!

Thanks!
-Brian

 

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Which of your two threads with this question should we reply to?

The photo of the reverse is too blurry for me to take a stab at whether the mintmark is genuine or not.

 

I don't know much about grading washington quarters but I am thinking VG-10 on this one.According to my highly outdated CDN, the price of Vg- is 115/125 and fine is 130/140.
don't take my word for it, wait till more knowledgable people chime in.
Disclaimer: This post is Assuming that it is genuine (as I cannot tell from the pic) Hope this helps

 

Thanks for the opinion! Heres a link for a reference to an NGC certified one in VG10: http://cgi.ebay.com/1932-D-WASHINGT...43?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item4cf64e106b

...Mine looks higher grade correct? It is defined with full rim and very bold reverse feather details. Not sure, but my personal opinion is a solid F12 (possibly F15 on a good day for the NGC/PCGS graders...haha).

Thanks Again,
Brian

 

Looks like a F-15-VF-20, based on PCGS Photograde. I can't really tell from the picture if the mint mark is genuine as well, it's pretty easy to take a 1932-P and turn it into a D.

 

The mintmark is suspect.

 

Since the photos are small, and blurry it would be impossible to make a good estimate on grade.

 

we need to se a close-up of the mint mark area. These coins can be faked by adding a D to the reverse. Post a close-up pic of the mint mark, please

 

Grade & Price For 1932-D Washington Quarter???


...Ok, So here I am posting my final thread on this coin. I am sorry about all of the confusion in my previous threads about this coin. Thank you those who helped before! I would love some more CoinTalkers opinions on this fantastic coin! Grade? Maximum price you would have paid?

Thanks Guys & Gals,
Brian

 

I can see it making a grade of Fine.
IF it's real and IF it's original surfaces the Greysheet says $130.

 

As stated in your other threads, this coin is heavily counterfeited... and most fakes display the same general wear characteristics as this one. So it's a tough call without better pics.

 

This coin was purchased from a reliable source and is guaranteed to be genuine (without documents, sadly). I know, myself, know that the coin is genuine because I have inspected it very thoroughly. I just posted this thread for some opinions on the GRADE and PRICE you may have paid for this GENUINE coin. I apologize that I am unable to get a better photograph.

 

Well, considering this coin would not have a "P" mintmark on it since Washington Quarters from Philadelphia bare no mintmark, I would think it would be difficult to turn "NO MINTMARK" into a "D", correct?

 

Correct for your coin. "P" marks were added starting in 1980. This still does not mean the D wasn't added however...

 

True, but it makes it very less likely to be counterfeit since a "P" mintmark on the coin cannot be turned into a "D". I don't understand how the "D" could have been added without serious difficulty and expensive tools and just doesn't seem likely for a coin in such low grade. It would make more sense if it were maybe an AU/MS coin, right?

 

just a question... is the 1932 fakes a reworked 1939 thats been altered? or just a fake coin struck from a fake die all together?

 

actually the tooling is easier to hide on a more circulated specimen. And yes, most of the counterfeit 32-Ds out there are Philadelphia (no mintmark) coins with an added D. The act of turning a $3 coin into a $100 coin makes it worth many a doctor's while.

 

It really depends on the person who is altering the coin. There are many ways to "alter" coins; acids, dentists tools, sandblasters, ect. but counterfeits or illegally restruck coins are probably the most common since they (usually) take far less work than a complete surface alteration. GREAT QUESTION!

 

So, are you saying the doctor raises the surface out of the coin into the mold of a small "D" mintmark? I don't understand. This sounds very difficult and somewhat impossible under certain circumstances. Please explain...

 

Most added mint marks are super glued or soldered