1917 quarter dollar

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If it weighs 18 grams, then it is some kind of replica or has been altered in some way. A quarter from back then should only weigh about 6.25 grams.

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Aug 21st, 2013 at 10:24:53 AM PDT by

Thank you, Now I know for sure..

Aug 21st, 2013 at 11:19:09 AM PDT by

I wouldn't call myself a coin expert, but I've been collecting for 25+ years. Coin knowledge is not any further away than picking up one of the various publications I keep around for reference material.

Typically, an intentionally made replica is marked so it won't be confused with an original -- the word "copy" can be found on the coin somewhere in many cases. This coin wouldn't be an overly obvious choice to counterfeit, unless it were counterfeited in a much better condition.

If you look at the back of your coin in particular, it almost looks like it has been dipped / coated with something. Near the tail feathers, it appears the coating has been gouged out a little. I'm also suggesting it's been coated because the color looks off, even if it would just be really dirty / tarnished from age. It's obviously hard to say for sure from a pic, but I'm curious if it is a real quarter that was dipped in something like lead somewhere along the line -- based on the color, appearance of the finish, extra weight, and how all the coin's details look obscured more than worn. I've seen odd things done to real coins, so the idea of having dipped this one in something wouldn't surprise me. All of that is just my opinion, and I'm only going off the pix that are posted.

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Aug 21st, 2013 at 4:04:52 PM PDT by

Well , now that I look at it theres another mystery to this coin.. it has something stamped on the outside where its ridged.. Its actually double stamped so it cant be read.. I will try to get a pic of it.

Aug 21st, 2013 at 4:16:19 PM PDT by

fsn77 are you a coin expert?.what is your background for coin knowledge?. do you know of replicas of this coin being made?.. just wondering if its a forgery or a replica.. or is there a difference? is this something that is illegal?

Aug 21st, 2013 at 11:40:07 AM PDT by

Yes, if not stamped copy it is illegal to profit from this coin but you can give it away or counterstamp it yourself to be on the safe side, good luck!

Aug 22nd, 2013 at 8:03:27 AM PDT by

Well then Since this site is about giving things away I am not chrging for it.. and I have not misrepresented it... for all I know the stamp on the outside says copy or something like that I just cant read it.

Aug 22nd, 2013 at 8:49:07 AM PDT by

ship to Canada?

Aug 24th, 2013 at 10:25:57 PM PDT by

Leave me your address and I will check the shipping cost. If it goes over the 2.00 you will have to cover the rest ok?

Aug 25th, 2013 at 6:13:39 AM PDT by

Nice Standing Liberty

Aug 26th, 2013 at 12:47:05 PM PDT by

Very cool coin if only is wasnt a copy or altered...

Aug 26th, 2013 at 1:06:44 PM PDT by

Toucan put this on a regular envelope between a couple pieces of paper and tape it in place and ship with a regular stamp. I guess I should have read the whole listing because this looks fake. I bid to win not knowing the full details if I were you and your honest I would remove this auction ...

Aug 26th, 2013 at 9:24:37 PM PDT by

Im sorry you feel that way.

Aug 27th, 2013 at 4:22:29 AM PDT by

nice item

Aug 27th, 2013 at 7:55:03 AM PDT by

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Aug 27th, 2013 at 8:11:31 AM PDT by

Checkin em out now, Thanks for the invite.

Aug 27th, 2013 at 8:27:38 AM PDT by

np thanks

Aug 27th, 2013 at 8:57:07 AM PDT by

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