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

There is also a technique of drilling out the rim of the coin and pushing a mint mark up through

 

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Well even I can tell from this somewhat blurry photograph that that is obviously not the case. No clue, no soldering that I can detect, and no obverse "dent" that may indicate that there WAS a mintmark pushed through to the reverse. Good signs right? ...I think so.

 

From my screen I can only tell a mint mark is present and it is dark around it. I was just telling you how mint marks can be added to a coin. If the mint mark was added by the third method I mentioned there would be no marks on the obverse, there would be a mark on the rim under the mint mark...This coin probably wouldn't be a good candidate for that method anyways imo.

 

I've never heard of that before! It's crazy the ways people come up with doing something!

 

The coin I saw that had this done was a buffalo nickel...smooth rim and a mint mark very near the edge. The price difference of say a 1921S compared to a 1921P could tempt a crooked jeweler with the right tools to do crazy things I guess!

 

I was wondering about that, I would think it might be at least a little difficult to cover up the section that was drilled on a quarter due to the reeds. On a buffalo nickel, I can see how it would be pretty easy to just smooth it back over

 

There are many of these out there with an added D mint mark. These fool lots of folks. I don't have an opinion on the one posted. Can't tell from the image.

 

Last year there was a Pawn Stars episode in which a woman brought what she thought was a 1932-S Washington into the shop to sell, and since the 32-S is the rarest of the 32 Washingtons, it would have the higher value. Rick noticed something funky about the mintmark on the coin and an expert confirmed the mintmark was added after it left the mint as the solder was quite noticeable.

Since the 32-D is the second rarest of the 32s, it would not be hard for someone to add the mintmark and make a common 32-P into a rarer 32-D, or 32-S for that matter.

 

NFN, but there is really no need to have two threads on this same item.

 

I don't think these photos are good enough to make any determination. It's very true that mint marks are common added to 1932 quarters to make them the more valuable 1932-D or 1932-S. But, with the quality of photos there is no way to know. I can see a little darkness around the mint mark...that could mean it was added, it could mean the coin has been cleaned (since darkness around the mint mark is a common sign of this), or it could be nothing. We need better photos before we can make any determination.

 

There is no need to post a second thread on the topic just because you don't like the answers you are getting in this thread: http://www.cointalk.com/t167086/ .

That said, my opinions remain unchanged from before:

But, if you want me to try and grade it based on the photos...I would say F12 range. But, again...the pictures make it hard to grade so I could be off a bit. That of course assumes the coin is authentic and hasn't been cleaned (both of which I wonder). As for what the maximum I would pay...I wouldn't. I wouldn't buy this coin based on what I know. I have questions about both authenticity and if it has been cleaned. Since the images aren't good enough for me to make those determinations...I would look at this coin as if it's an eBay add with bad photos and stay away.

 

Yes, that is what I mean. You can take a 1932-P (No mintmark) and just add a D.

 

It has been said, but you just don't seem to want to hear it. Your coin could be a counterfeit and without a closeup of the mint mark, it is just an unknown. I will post the exact same thing in the OTHER thread you made about this same coin.

 

It has been said, but you just don't seem to want to hear it. Your coin could be a counterfeit and without a closeup of the mint mark, it is just an unknown. I will post the exact same thing in the OTHER thread you made about this same coin.

 

Close, The 1932-D Washington 25c. is actually rarer than the 32-S for many reasons; It was hoarded in high grade more so they are easier to find in MS condition, unlike the 32-D where there are not many known or left in very nice condition. This is just one of the reasons, I could have another experienced CoinTalker pick up where I left off, because I GOTTA RUN!

 

Why are there so many threads on this coin?

 

Some say yes, others no. I say no. If I wanted to pass off counterfit coins and make a few bucks, I would be inclined to make a lower grade key; mainly because the collectors looking in this grade are more likely to be less experienced and/or less likely to really look at the coin simply because "who would alter a VF coin?!?!" is said by most everyone.

 

If you want an actual honest opinion, post a clear photo of the mintmark. If you just want people to agree with you, pick a website with a less knowledgeable visitor base.

 

1932-D Washingtons struck=436,800

1932-S Washingtons struck=408,000

As I stated, the 32-D is second most rarest, the 32-S is rarest.

 

Because the OP is not liking the opinions they are receiving about this coin.