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<p>[QUOTE="alldrr5, post: 337741, member: 11543"]I all...thanks for the replies!! Sorry I haven't gotten back sooner, away from the PC. </p><p> Here is the latest update I can give:</p><p> </p><p> Took the quarter to two jewelery stores to have them weigh it...5.80 grams at both.</p><p> </p><p> Then to the coin shops. Two out of the three offered me 10 bucks for it (guess the price has doubled in 15 yrs., lol) but not really giving me a reason why the wanted to buy it from me. :headbang:</p><p> </p><p> The third shop owner was a bit different. Weighed it in at 5.8 grams, checked it with his loop & then under the microscope. His response, and I will quote.....</p><p> </p><p> "I'll be d*mned, this sucker is 40% silver, just like you thought. I wouldn't believe it if not seeing it for myself. Best get it to a grading service & get it authenticated." </p><p> </p><p>A little more chatting & his response of, "I don't even want to offend you with what I could offer to purchase this from you. Get it authenticated & let me know how it works out."</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> OK guys, which TPC. I am leaning towards PCGS. The coin has been circulated though. Still in F/EF condition....of course I could be wrong, lol.</p><p> </p><p> Cheers[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="alldrr5, post: 337741, member: 11543"]I all...thanks for the replies!! Sorry I haven't gotten back sooner, away from the PC. Here is the latest update I can give: Took the quarter to two jewelery stores to have them weigh it...5.80 grams at both. Then to the coin shops. Two out of the three offered me 10 bucks for it (guess the price has doubled in 15 yrs., lol) but not really giving me a reason why the wanted to buy it from me. :headbang: The third shop owner was a bit different. Weighed it in at 5.8 grams, checked it with his loop & then under the microscope. His response, and I will quote..... "I'll be d*mned, this sucker is 40% silver, just like you thought. I wouldn't believe it if not seeing it for myself. Best get it to a grading service & get it authenticated." A little more chatting & his response of, "I don't even want to offend you with what I could offer to purchase this from you. Get it authenticated & let me know how it works out." OK guys, which TPC. I am leaning towards PCGS. The coin has been circulated though. Still in F/EF condition....of course I could be wrong, lol. Cheers[/QUOTE]
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