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Expert: - 8/29/2009


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I found a State quarter this weekend that is silver.  It is a Vermont and it had the "D" stamp.  I can't not find anything that this quarter is in existence.  Is this a possible defect out of Denver?

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Sorry Terri but it cannot be solid silver.  The only silver quarters were made in San Francisco, will have an "S" mintmark, and will have a mirrored cameo proof finish.

I suspect you have one of the thousands of silver plated quarters that have been sold on TV and other places, which are unfortunately worthless.

Weigh it -- a silver quarter will weigh 6.25 grams -- a silver plated one will weigh about 5.7 grams.

I hope this helps,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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