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CouchP

I am new to both this board and to coin collecting as well. I have purchased a few things so far from ebay and such. I have enjoyed the threads and am gaining some knowledge of the hobby. Thanks.

I was looking through some change yesterday and I found a 1967 quarter, in Good to Fine condition. I thought nothing of it since it is not very old, but something about the date bothered me. I looked closer and realized it was doubled, not just barely like some I see in the Red book (see page 146 of 56th edition) but shifted so much that the doubled 1 was between the non doubled 1 and 9.

The question to you guys and gals is this, do I keep this for it's "I FOUND THIS VALUE" or could it be worth something?

Thanks

CLASSICS

hi, and welcome to the forum, lots of knowledge to be learned here, keep an open mind, collect what you like, and have fun....ron

lordmarcovan

Hello, and welcome. Not being an error specialist, I don't know if I could answer your question. It could be machine doubling, which carries no special premium. But with that major of a shift, it sounds intriguing. Got pictures?

In any event, I wouldn't think a clad quarter would be worth much, so heavily circulated. But who knows? You might have scored somethin' good! Even if it might not have any real monetary value (besides a quarter), it could always be kept as an interesting curiosity, at the bare minimum. The important thing is that your eyes are open for details like that. I'm afraid I don't even look at my change much anymore, now that I'm in the Statehood quarter doldrums. (I still think the SH quarters are a great idea, but some of the novelty has worn off. Nevertheless, pocket change is a helluva lot more interesting than it used to be.)

DanC

Hmmm. Rare opportunity to "one up" Russ.

Welcome!

Got any proof JFK's?

MrKelso

Welcome
Stick around there's a lot of great folks and a lot of knowledge here.

CouchP

Thanks alot, Wow, this is a busy board.

BTW, what do you think of my latest purchase? Is ACG a reputable company?

Merc Dime

Clankeye

Hi CouchP--

I have purchased a few things so far from ebay and such.

So, I was looking at some of those things, since you posted an auction link, a link to an ACG coin...
You are new to the hobby, you say. Okay. You seem to be buying a hodge-podge of things so far. Can you explain a little bit what your plan is? What your interests might be? What has attracted you to coins as a hobby?
Sometimes we are at such a disadvantage with new members in responding to inquiries, because we know so little about the person. It would be very helpful if you could shed a little more light.
Carl

MrLee

<< <i>Is ACG a reputable company? >>


No. Do yourself a real big favor and don't buy any more.

CouchP

Right now I am sampling things to see what I like. I like the walking liberties and the franklins, I have yet to get a franklin though. I think the seated liberties are very attractive but they seem to be scarce and out of my budget.

dpoole

Welcome CouchP!

Here's a nice site for general coin questions. You might look up "machine doubling," and see if it matches your find.

I strongly agree with MrLee's advice about Accugrade.

coindaughter

Welcome! Have fun...you'll learn a lot here!

ursabear

Hello and welcome!

I hope you enjoy and learn here as much as I have! Have fun!

The pod grows...

Placid

Hi,
If a coin seems cheap compared to others of the same date/mint/grade there is probably a good reason.
Until you are more familar with coins on eBay I recommend sticking to pcgs/ngc coins or at least ask others for opinions first.

CouchP

the pod, how funny you say that, I work for a company POD, INC. A small IT contracting firm!

Geoman

Welcome also. I just starting collecting a year ago. And just joined this forum 3 months ago. It has been a very valuable resource. Collecting should be enjoyable, and FUN! So do take your time and play around and see what you like to collect. It took me 9 months to know that I really like the Walking Libery, Franklin's and Kennedy Half Dollars.

Ditto on ACG. Just don't buy them, or you will be sorry. Personally, I stick to PCGS and NGC slabs.

DMWJR

CouchP,

My first thought was strike doubling which is not of any real collector value. Take my advice though, don't get rid of the coin until you have educated yourself and know what you are disposing of. Since you picked it up in change, you only have a quarter invested, and you can afford to put it on the shelf.

PM me your mailing address, and I will mail you a BU Franklin and a Walker for free.

PS- PLEASE don't buy any more coins in ACG slabs.

abmluce

Welcome CouchP, if possible try to visit a local coin shop. Actually holding a coin can tell you alot about it. And if the dealer is not busy, very often they are more than welcome to help out a newcomer. Mark

cladking

There are three or four '67 DDO quarters. One has a fairly large spread, but not to
the degree you describe. If the coin was struck from worn dies and is poorly struck
in the date area it is likely that it is an example of eroded die doubling. This is not
a hubbing variety and is caused by the metal from many strikes flowing around design
elements. If this is the case there is only a very nominal value.

Welcome aboard.

dorkkarl

hey couchp, the most sound advice i can give you is that your investment in coins should w/ an investment in knowledge. strongly recommend you pick up some books. do you have any now? redbook maybe? couple of "coins" magazines? official ana guide to grading?

welcome !

K S

BNE

Hi, CouchP! I like the toning on the obverse of that Merc, looks like a little magenta at the bottom rim. Pretty! However, ACG is regarded by many as wildly overgrading coins. If you see something you like in their slab, that's great, just don't expect any other service to grade it as highly. You really need to proceed with caution with their material.

Hope to see a lot of you on the boards!

ricko

Welcome to the boards CouchP.... lots of information and entertainment here. Cheers, RickO

CouchP

I did visit a local coin dealer, he is nice but havn't been there when he wasn't closing up or with someone else. Will keep dropping buy and get supplies.

I baught a 1950P MS63 in a flip holder from him for $30 franklin from him. I used the ANA Grading guide and estimated MS63 to MS65 with some light toning on obvers right. I was happy when I got it home and did the estimations there.

As a newcomer to the sport, would bringing my own ana guide and grading right there be bad or not?

I also baught 200 mercs off ebay and thought I would find something nice in it. Most of them where good to fine with a few EF and one AU to MS with Full Bands. I was excited to find it since it was the 3rd time I had gone through the whole lot. My first two go throughs I was nievely passing over the darker colored ones for the shiny ones and missed this one since it is heavily spotted. But it has 3/4 to full luster and a touch of cartwheel.

I plan to someday soon get a digital camera for my soon to be born grandaughter, and I will make sure to get one that would do well at photagraphing my coins so as to post them here.

Thanks for the awsome support so far, I am suprised at this board. So many boards(not related to coind) re flame fests and serve as a point for diatribeal argumnets.

Later.

CouchP

fcloud

Welome to the hobby! There is a very knowedgeable group here, don't be afraid to ask questions.

Stick with PCGS & NGC for graded coins, and in the long run you shouldn't be disappointed.

Bear

Couch p - We have a nice group of people on this board.

Even when we shoot and stab each other,

it is always done with great affection. Kidding aside, this is a neat place

and you should get great enjoyment and information from it. It does get a little

unusual on weekends, but perhaps a little spice in ones life is good for you. Bear

DMWJR

CouchP, I've never been able to spell Albu . . . Albuq . . . whatever!

Just stay on the boards and you will see that we "give hard" and we "flame hard." It's a pretty fun board.

Coins are on the way.

danglen

Hi CouchP. welcome to the Forum. As one of our members likes to remind us, "Friends don't let friends buy ACG slabs". Try sticking with PCGS, NGC, or ANACS if possible, until you get the knowledge that will let you "buy the coin, not the slab".