Any clues???

Found this 2003 d Alabama state quarter that has gold tone to it. Any information would be wonderful. It has a copper core, doesn't appear to be plated in any way. Thanks

 

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It appears to be just toned due to exposure to whatever environment it was stored in...I don't think it's a mint error.

 

Thank you, was curious what it was. Was throwing me off as it didn't look weathered and was such an even toning. Would you/anyone know how or what environment could cause this effect? Cause think its kinda cool. Thank you.

 

I recently purchased a collection of these things on a cardboard type map. the coins were all pressed into holes.. All of them were a golden toned color. I suspect it was a combination of the cardboard and perhaps the environment where they were stored. I rolled them up and used them for smashing elongated cents. : )

 

Thanks for replies, took it to dealer. Who believes it was manufacture error, that the top and bottom sheet was so thin as to allow copper to give it bronze/gold tone. Said it was thinest layer he has ever seen and has been in biz 47 years. Not really valuable, but will keep it as a curiosity. Again thanks for input and help.

 

Just a note of advice and please don't take it personally...most coin shop owners know very little about die varieties and errors. I honestly don't think it has anything to do with the thickness of any layer.

 

"most coin shop owners know very little about die varieties and errors" Wow.

 

Well got to admit I'm not very knowledgeable on coins and why got here for possible answers about the coin. Should I research further or chalk it up to toning from environmental causes. Also looking at the side layers don't appear thin. Thanks for help and advice on this matter.

 

non cents has told you the truth. for some reason all of our newer clad coinage will tone to a deep copper or deep brass color if they are left exposed to the air or a piece of paper.I believe this is because of whatever that was in the wash the mint run them thru because if a new coin is washed with soapy water or carried in a pocket for a while it won't do this so bad. I have thousands of the state quarters and new nickels that looks almost exactly like solid copper and some are a deep brass color from natural toning.

 

Thank you all for your replies and help on this. I never knew they did this. Thanks so much for solving this mystery for me, I really appreciate it.

 

It's album or holder toning. Nothing to do with layers. It's very normal.