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1835 quarter with a 7 over the 5? Interesting!
BaseballAbs
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I bought a bust quarter that was advertized as an 1835. Strange enough it appears to have a 7 punched right over the 5. The reverse appears to be the 1835 B-2. Is this possible that a 7 could be over a 5?
Very interesting!
Very interesting!
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The 7 looks to be added
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The 7 looks to be added >>
I agree.
TD
Anyone have a reference book for the
characteristics?
Camelot
But still might be a fun coin to have unless it is the real deal then
it would be a fantastic coin to have
edited to add - Why would it be advertised as an 1835 when it is so obviously not?
The obverse die characteristics are identical to 1835 Obv. 1, which was used in creating 1835 B-1, B-2 & B-3.
This reverse (Rev. H), was first used in 1834 to produce the 1834 B-2 & B-5 and is from a unique reverse hub, most likely engraved by Christian Gobrecht.
It is an interesting item, but I would think not more valuable because of the re-engraved date, but worth less. If it were an earlier type re-engraved to 1823 or 1827, then it would be worth more.
I would be interested in it, at least a photo of it, for an article I am working on though.
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took it to my local coin shop to ask about it, they apologized for selling me an altered coin, and traded me even for a higher graded 1876.
I always figured someone was practicing on the coin at some point, in order to be able to skillfully change something about a more valuable coin.
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good question
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