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Thoughts on this crusty 1818 Quarter Dollar

Hi everyone.

I picked up this crusty critter on ebay for a scant $42. I love it, not only because of its character, but also because it completes my US quarters type subset. What do you guys think? (Most importantly, is it genuine?) It weights 6.083 g, and still has its reeded edge.


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  • AlexinPAAlexinPA Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can't tell you if it's genuine but I like it. :D:)

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,512 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It isn't "crusty" it is damaged. I don't like it at all.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,525 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It looks genuine, but it’s really beat-up. I am not a fan of what most people call “crusty.”

    It’s a filler, and I’m not very good at pricing fillers. I suppose you can’t go too wrong for $42.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • PhilLynottPhilLynott Posts: 894 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If you love it then other opinions don't matter (aside from genuine/not genuine opinions). Grats on finishing the set!

  • LoveMyLibertyLoveMyLiberty Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭

    To each his own ! It looks to me to be a
    genuine 1818 B-3 8 over 5 marriage that
    has had a hard life. Enjoy it for what it is.

    My Type Set

    R.I.P. Bear image
  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,841 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Warrior of commerce, historical, and you don't have to worry about handling it a bit.

  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it for what it is. If only it could talk.

  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 28, 2018 11:31AM

    It is BU--
    Beat Up

    and, yes, looks genuine.

    Frank

    BHNC #203

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