I agree.. Environmenal Damage or exposure to the elements such as soil, dirt, and chemicals can affect the Clad Layer of Clad coins Such as my metal detected Quarters - Let's say a Dime were to be struck on a copper planchet.. It would be a Pre 1982 Copper Cent Planchet. So then, it would have to be the same size, width and weight of a Cent. Impossible also because a Blank Cent Planchet would not fit into the chamber when striking Dime Planchets.
I have the same quarter and am wanting to know some info on it. Whats it made out of, whats the value of it, and if its rare or not rare?