1981 quarter with lump in it

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1981 quarter with lump in it

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can been seen on both sides so it wasnt stuck with something to indent it
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I've found a dime very similar. Essentially this lump it the result of someone having too much time on their hands. I believe the lump is caused by heating the coin with a blow torch.
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#3 Unread post by Daniel »

Considering the color of the coin, it does look like heat has been applied.
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