Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1827 US Quarter

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I recently found an old quarter in a jar left to me by a relative. It is a United States quarter with a left facing head with the word "Liberty" on it from 1827. Unfortunately it has a small hole from what looks like somebody wearing it as a necklace but as quite a bit of wear. Any info would be appreciated.

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Brett,

Since there are only 12 known genuine examples of 1827 quarters, I have to believe that yours did not come from the mint.  You could take it to a coin show and show it to a few dealers -- they will probably confirm this.

As a novelty item its value will be a couple dollars or the value of the silver it contains, whichever is greater.

Dan

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