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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 844074, member: 112&quot;]Regarding the &#039;43 - it&#039;s a large date, the more common of the two. All of them appear to have recut dates and mint marks. There are no die clashes noted and I see nothing which resembles an over-strike in any way. I would grade the coin as VF. It also appears to have been dipped to the point that it would be considered to be harshly cleaned. This is common for this coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for the &#039;54, I am pretty much convinced the coin is a fake. It appears to be cast. And it is missing several diagnostics that are known on all specimens - the date should be doubled, it isn&#039;t. There should be a die break that runs from the fraction bar to the rim - there isn&#039;t. There should be a mint made depression to the right of the eagle&#039;s neck - there isn&#039;t. There should be clash marks which completely surround the eagle - there isn&#039;t.</p><p><br /></p><p>Both of these coins only have 1 known variety. And neither of the ones you picture have the appropriate diagnostics.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now by all means, don&#039;t take my word that the &#039;54 is a fake. But it sure looks to be one. Before either of these coins are sold, they need to be authenticated. </p><p><br /></p><p>The &#039;43 is among the most common of all the C quarter eagles ranking 18th of 20. The &#039;54 though ties for 8th of 20 making it quite scarce.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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