State quarter missing reverse clad

A friend of mine got this from a friend that worked retail in the early 2000s. The pics don’t do the coin justice, but I’d guess that if it didn’t hit at AU58 it’s a low MS. The copper is still as bright as a new Lincoln cent.

Was it common for the state quarter series to have these make it out of the mint gates?

 

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Looks MS. Nice example of this error. I would imagine there aren't too many out there. Keep in mind also, this has the clad layer missing on the more desirable face.

 

Your friend needs a better 2x2 for that Mint Error! Get rid of those rusted staples!

 

Very nice error!! I agree, I would get an Air-Tite at a minimum for that.

 

awesome error missing clad layer. agreed put in an airtight for safe keeping. If it were me I would send it off to be slabbed and graded by PCGS or NGC

 

Could one argue that in the state quarter series the reverse is of greater importance.... i know i forward the reverse in my flips for my collection. Just saying

 

I think it could get an MS designation... i agree sent it out.

 

Right that was my point. The reverse is the unique face for the type, so it's the better face to have the missing clad layer. Personally I face my obverse forward for these in my Dansco. It's less satisfying, but more correct. Tough call.

 

Many of the missing clad layers seem to have weak strike/ details.
Why is this reverse struck so well missing a clad layer?

 

I found one that was just as nice, but very slight weakness. Perhaps it has to do with when the layer separates (before or after the strike)?

 

And the Tablecloth

 

Great example of a clad layer
missing -

Yes, the reverse is always more
valuable, because people collect
them either by their State, or
a complete collection of States.

You only need one Obverse.....

And, I'd guess (which I hate to do
with photos only) that coin would
easily grade MS-64, possibly MS-65.

 

What does it weigh?

 

Nice error quarter...and in great condition.... get it graded/slabbed.

 

Is it? The dates are on the State side and the denomination is on the Washington side. On almost every other series the date side is facing forward and the denomination is on the back. And although it has Washington on them, they aren't considered "Washington Head" quarters, they're "State" quarters. The argument could be made that having the state side forward is the more correct way to do it.

 

Yea but the mint has gone on record to state that the Washington side is the obverse. So that's the official word.

 

I really appreciate everyone’s input. Lucky for us the Whitman expo is in town till Sunday so I think we’ll head down so we can submit some coins and drool on some cases

 

If it separated after it wouldn't have as much detail or luster, and with the pressures of making the clad stock and striking, so it doesn't happen. If it did, it would be a lamination.

 

I agree with you, but you could have a complete de-lamination of a face post-strike, especially if it was only partially there during the strike.

 

Which would be an extremely rare occurrence. With the amount of luster and strength of the strike it was definitely an unplated planchet.