1999 quarter that is gold colored. It looks a little more gold colored in person. I know it's not pmd because my mom found it in a roll of quarters. Is it really gold? If so, why? Any additional value? Also, is it an error? My mom said it was a collector's item. Thanks!
Finding a quarter in a roll does not mean the coin could not have been damaged after it left the Mint. Coins in circulation get rolled every day. And coins in circulation get damaged every day. You should weigh your quarter. If it weighs +/- 5.67 grams it is a normal clad quarter that was discolored somehow.
I wouldn't rule out missing clad layer on this one. Not saying that it is, but I have those gold plated quarters, and other toned state quarters. They do not look like this one. Also, 2 grams isn't even close lol. It should weigh around 5.67 grams
If it is missing the clad layer, which I am starting to lean toward after looking at other ones, then yes, it is an error. It could be worth some good money also.
Here is an example of missing clad layer: Sure looks like a lot like this one to me. Although, missing it on both sides, would be rare.
The clad layer is the outermost layer of nickel, to give it the silver look. The core is made up of about 92% copper. So if the outer nickel (clad) layer is missing, you would see the copper core. I really think you should take this to a dealer for an opinion. It looks copper to me. But first, you really need an accurate weight. We could rule out missing clad layer if you weigh it. If it weighs around 5.2 grams, you got yourself an awesome error.
So if it's not shiny than it's the copper core? The quarter is shiny but the scanner pic makes it look "non shiny".
What I used to weigh the coin The scale I weighed the coin on is this scale (below). I'm not sure why it's not accurate. I don't have another scale to weigh the coin, sadly.
Scales used for weighing shipping packages are not designed to weigh coins. You need a scale that can weigh to 1/10th of a gram at the least. Chris
Alex, bathroom scales would give you similar results. Your scale and bathroom scales are designed to weigh pounds and ounces (your scale). That's right. You need a scale designed to weigh grams, not pounds.