First I must admit that my daughter was the one to pick this out, we only had the quarter rolls to update her state quarter folder. From what I can tell, the 'real' quarter is a 1966. The 'reverse' is the 1996, which shows a deep cut around the inside of the rim, where I assume it was somehow emplaced after removing the real reverse design. The edge devices appear to be undisturbed, ie, it is not simply two quarters grafted together. The weight is 6.22 g. Any clarification on how this coin was created would be welcome.
Ive seen these before and thats just what has happened to them. I believe they machine out the reverse of the coin(1966), so that the new obverse(1996) can fit in place. And they shave down the thickness of the 1996 coin, and then remove the rim as to make a nice fit into the 1966 quarter. Somone with way too much time on their hands. I guess it make you wondered who spent 50 cents and many hours to throw this coin back into circulation.
Kid Recieves Magicians Quarter. Kid plays with it for a while. Kid wants Ice cream. Kid buys Ice Cream with said Magicians Quarter. Magicians Quarter finds it's way to acanthite's hands.
Thats interesting. You start with a 1966 Quarter, Toss out half of it. so your left with 12 1/2 cents. Then you take another 1996 quarter and do it again. Once again your left with 12 1/2 cents. put your two kept 12 1/2 cents together and make a new quarter and you have a quarter and it only took you 50 cents and numerous hours to make. What a concept. I guess they make it up in volume eh? : )
Hmmm sounds like a great business. Spend money on equipment so you can take two quarters and make one. I can see taking that to the bank as a business model. LOL...
Plus, many shops already make the scotch and soda coins that retail for $30 plus. This coin is just a simpler variation on that.
