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Hi Dan
My mother has a Susan B. Anthony coin that is compressed in inwards. The circumference of the coin is the same as a normal SBA coin but the width of the coin is less than a normal SBA coin. I heard SBA are quite common, but this coin we have seems to be unique brought about possibly by a production malfunction. I was wondering if this coin would be of any worth in the coin collecting community.
Hi Jonathan,
It's possible that your coin was struck on a quarter blank. Weigh it. A SBA blank should weigh 8.1 grams -- a quarter blank should weigh 5.67 grams.
If it turns out to be struck on a quarter blank, and you get it certified as such, it will be worth $600-$800
Dan
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Dan Moore
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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.
Experience
I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
Organizations I belong to :
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Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions :
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