1974 quarter that is separating?

Hi,

I just found a 1974 quarter that has the top piece(head) separating from the actual base of the coin?!?!
Underneath is reddish brown, it looks like this quarter has been wrapped, almost like a chocolate coin.
I can peel of the top layer to reveal what looks like the same quarter imprint underneath.

Any clues?????

 

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Do you have a picture?

 

known as a clam shell.
We need a picture to be sure.

 

I will try to get a picture on here sometime later today.
I am a novice to the world of coins so excuse me for sounding dumb but what is a clam shell?

Thank you!!!

 

A clamshell is a coin that appears to have a layer that opens much like a clamshell does.

Pictures would be exciting to see! I can't wait!

hope that helps,

 

What Mike said.

Good luck with the pictures.

 

I will try to get a picture on here today.
Thanks for the info!!

 

Here are the pictures

 

very nice clamshell!!!!

wow!

 

Nice, don't peel it off anymore than you have.

 

I agree, that is a really nice "Clamshell" and one that would probably fetch a nice premium on eBay!


Frank

 

really!!! sounds great.

Is there anymore info anyone can give me on this? Is it rare? What causes it to happen. Is it worth anything?

thank you!!!

 

very, very kewl coin

 

Thank you!!!