Coin and Paper Money Collecting/indiana quarter

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Expert: - 8/13/2008


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Hi, I ran across an indian quarter that looks weird...completely missing the elevated ridge on the outside of the coin and about half of "INDIANA" is not stamped on it.  Is this a real coin or a fake?  Thanks!

Answer
Hi Rachel,
It is probably genuine.  Without seeing it, I can only surmise that it was struck off-center, hence the missing letters.  By elevated ride, do you mean the reeded edge that is normally on the edge of the coin?  If this is the case, that is another error all together.

Don't sppend it, it is worth more than face value.  That would be determined upon inspection by a professional numismatist.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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