Hi, I'm not knowledgable at all on coins and I was wondering if anyone could lead me to more information about this quarter I got in my change. It has a "5" stamped to the right of the head, from 1970 - and appears to be brand new (shiny). On the side it appears to be half copper, and it it is "flipped" on each side as per a typical quarter. Could this be a fake? I thought it was quite odd considering (if it was real) it would atleast have wear and tear after close to 45 years. Thank you in advance!
Thanks for the reply! I shall add this to my small collection of random assorted coins. (I had to look it up but a proof was a test coin right)? Im sure it's not worth much I suppose lol.
Proof is a method of manufacture. Unlike business strikes that are struck only once, proof coins are struck twice to produce sharp devices, and the dies and planchets are polished to create a mirrored finish. The US Mint sells these proof coins in display cases to protect them, and each set holds one coin of each denomination (depending on the year). For 1970, that would be 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c & 50c. Many collectors will break the coins out of the cases to put them in individual collections. Judging from the condition of yours, I'd guess that some kid probably took it from a parent's collection to buy a soda or candy. Chris
If you want to keep it looking nice, don't touch the surfaces (only the edge) and put it in a flip to protect it.
Make sure you put it in a coin holder that will not leach out PVC over time, or the surfaces of the coin will be irreparably damaged. There are PVC-free flips, and there are the 2x2 cardboard holders for stapling around the coin . . . either would be fine.
