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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;huntsman53, post: 63217, member: 1242&quot;]Hi All,</p><p><br /></p><p>I am sorry for the flurry of posts concerning error, possible error coins, experimental planchets, etc., etc. but I am still in the learning process and this is more fun than a six legged dog in a scratching contest!</p><p><br /></p><p>I recently purchased an 1851-O Seated Liberty Quarter which has apparently been cleaned at one time but grades out at a VG+ condition. The color of the coin was what actually got my attention as it has a strong hint of copper to it. Although the Seated Liberty Quarters have a composition of .900 Silver and .100 Copper, this one apparently has a much higher Copper content.</p><p><br /></p><p>I was wondering if anyone has information on any experimental planchets being tried out by the Mints during this time (i.e. using a higher amount of Copper and lower amount of Silver) in an attempt to bring the composition of the coins more in line with their&#039; actual value at the time? Also, were there any Foreign coin planchets used by the U.S. Mints during this period that are Silver and Copper but have a high Copper content than the planchets used for the Seated Liberty Quarters? Any other reason that may cause this, would also be appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am including pictures of both the Obverse and Reverse but the picture of the Reverse does not show the Copper gleam as well as the picture of the Obverse. I can only attribute this to the lighting as both show a strong hint of Copper in hand! Also, the coin appears to have a much wider rim than a normal and makes me think that the planchet may be a Foreign coin or experimental planchet.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks...Frank[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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