Submitted by HalfDollarEnthusiast t3_zyhni1 in mildlyinteresting
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HalfDollarEnthusiast OP t1_j25wp9n wrote
Legally, yes. I could spend this today if I wanted to, although it would be a bad idea since it’s worth more than face value
nemo1080 t1_j25zhnc wrote
Depends what you bought with it
waveball03 t1_j260dm8 wrote
Interesting!
ThisAnything9453 t1_j25wiv7 wrote
You got some value there https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/1859/quarters/seated-liberty/1864-P/
limberto101 t1_j2623g5 wrote
Do you mind waiting a bit while I call a buddy to come check it out
HalfDollarEnthusiast OP t1_j25vryb wrote
Better view of the quarter
Noahsam97 t1_j25w0l7 wrote
What a beauty!
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HalfDollarEnthusiast OP t1_j25x5rf wrote
It’s a “proof” meaning they were made for coin collectors. Back then, they would have been shipped directly from the Mint to the buyer in a velvet box
The reason it got a 64 is because of 2 dings on the reverse of the coin, most likely from it being dropped, but I highly doubt it was ever circulated since there are no hairlines visible by the naked eye
Freelfreel202 t1_j25yg5d wrote
$3.50 is my offer.
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HalfDollarEnthusiast OP t1_j25zmf6 wrote
I am aware of this, I have handled my fair share of circulated proof coins. What I’m saying is hairlines are present in those examples as they get mishandled, wiped, touched, etc. There isn’t even a fingerprint on this coin. The only damage is two small dings on the reverse, giving it a PR64 designation
waveball03 t1_j25w141 wrote
Is it really money if it never circulates 🤔?