Error planchette or plated?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Boosbuddy, Apr 6, 2022.

  1. Boosbuddy

    Boosbuddy Active Member

    DC81B8B2-FB6F-4563-B023-1C428F6BD154.jpeg 1E5F591C-01CA-4292-B902-EBF9DC3436BD.jpeg Hi gang. I found this coin in the till at work.
    A 1999 D Pennsylvania quarter. There is no copper visible on the edge. I have this high hope its a silver planchette but might be plated.
    But
    Why would someone go thru all the trouble to plate it if they were just going to spend it?
    Yeah, I’m trying to convince myself :happy:.
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  3. ifthevamzarockin

    ifthevamzarockin Well-Known Member

    Plated. ;)

    Many were plated in gold & silver for sets.

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    Last edited: Apr 6, 2022
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  4. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Definitely plated
     
  5. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    It has been since 1964 since Denver made a silver quarter. The thought would be how did a silver planchet get into the hopper, if the facility hadn't seen a silver Q planchet in 35 years?
     
  6. Boosbuddy

    Boosbuddy Active Member

    Thanks for the responses, even the sarcastic one from Pickin.
     
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  7. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I can see it taken that way, Pick'in though was more of a reference to cherry picking coins. I won't deny that I am am onery sometimes.
     
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  8. ifthevamzarockin

    ifthevamzarockin Well-Known Member

    There were silver planchets in 1999
    Yours is a business strike from Denver and is plated.
    You can weigh it to confirm. ;)

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  9. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    I like the way it is toning especially the reverse. Even though it is plated it's a nice coin. Thanks for sharing.
     
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