I'm wondering if someone can shed some light on this particular state quarter. It has no visible copper edge and definitely isn't silver. I'm very aware of the plethora of plated "collectibles" sold as parts of sets popular in the 2000s, but this doesn't seem plated. I've inspected this coin closely and can't seem to identify what it actually is. Its marked "P", so its not a proof, and a small shaving from the edge of the coin doesn't reveal any visible copper. Any thoughts?
those were common a few years ago people sold them by the roll nothing special. The reason you dont see any copper is there not worn like the other quarters your see those were sold by the mint not put in circulation like "normal" quarters
The first step is weighing it. You'll need a scale that measures in grams to two decimal places. If you don't have one, stop by your local coin shop or a jewlery store and ask them to weigh it. Don't make a special trip though as it would probably be a waste of gas. Chances are it's just a plated quarter. Just curious, why do you think it isn't plated?
Just like your claim that the TV hucksters know exactly how many 70's they will get from a grading service, you don't know what you're talking about. Chris
I don't know about the quarter but I do know this. Get rid of that tool you are using to hold your coin! That is the worst thing you could use as it could cause much damage to a potentially valuable coin.
Places like the HSN sold tons of these things that were plated, so it's not too uncommon to find them now in circulation. As D.T. pointed out, you would need to weigh it. The very rare scenario is that it could have been struck on a foreign planchet.
It does not look like it is plated, the color and luster would be different, but what do I know. Planchet impurity??
Thanks for everyone's input thus far. I say I dont think its plated because I shaved some metal from the edge of the quarter revealing more of the same silver colored metal as the outside of the coin (a "no no" for most).
I tried for years to steer people away from these no value plated issues but to no avail. It seemed a thousand different companies were selling these at one time. Seeing them in circulation is my vindication I guess.
I mentioned that it most likely isn't plated. I know what a plated coin looks like. Also mentioned previously, I shaved off some metal from the edge to confirm this. Any other opinions/thoughts other than it being plated would be appreciated.
Why is it whenever a newbie finds something he thinks may be rare or different he feels compelled to damage it and reduce its value just in case it does turn out to be something? And does this BEFORE he starts trying to find information about it.
