Testing clad errors?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Sage Coin Nerd, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. Sage Coin Nerd

    Sage Coin Nerd New Member

    Hi all! I was wondering if there is a way to test a coin to see if it is simply discolored or if it is missing a clad layer.

    Thanks,
    Sage
     
    Sage Coin Nerd, Jul 19, 2012
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  3. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    Weigh the coin.

    If the weight is inconclusive, then soak it in Acetone to see if the color disolves (like a cocacola stain would disolve).
     
    Collect89, Jul 19, 2012
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  4. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Weight is usually conclusive. A clad coin that has lost one clad layer will be about 25% light.
     
    Conder101, Jul 20, 2012
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