Better view of the quarter

What a beauty!

Is it really money if it never circulates 🤔?

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You got some value there https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/1859/quarters/seated-liberty/1864-P/

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

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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

$3.50 is my offer.

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Depends what you bought with it

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

Interesting!

Do you mind waiting a bit while I call a buddy to come check it out