1862 quarter made into a button, any value?

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1862 quarter made into a button, any value?

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Was inventorying my quarters and came across a 1862 that appears to have been converted to a button (civil war era?). Is there any value to this? Possible G-4 but not sure about the button modification. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I think you may be looking at only melt value here…
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Re: 1862 quarter made into a button, any value?

#3 Unread post by Earle42 »

Unfortunately something like this is just considered damage. Now if you could find a way to actually use it as a button...

Maybe Civil war re-enactor would like it? I know it sounds a weird, but I used to live near Gettsyburg and from seeing what a lot of those guys do/buy I have to wonder? Try to find a forum of these guys?
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Re: 1862 quarter made into a button, any value?

#4 Unread post by JDMonger »

Paul and Earle, thanks for your replys and insight. Looking for civil war re-enactors or collectors will probably be the best bet. I also have a similar 1860 button that's been broken off.

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#5 Unread post by Northface »

I would get with someone that knows more about something like this...It quite possibly be worth more that melt value for sure and doing something like that with it would be a waste...

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#6 Unread post by JDMonger »

NF, I'll most definately do some research before taking action. Thanks.

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