You are here:

Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Coin Oddity: Quarter obverse. Dollar Reverse

Advertisement

Expert: - 10/20/2008


Question
Hello,

I came across this coin in a laundromat. My guess is that it's a trick/magic coin as opposed to a mint error.  Haven't been able to confirm what it is by looking on eBay on the Internet.  Can you tell me and give an appraisal too?  Here are the specs: •   1973 Washington Head Quarter on front.  Flying Eagle Dollar on the reverse. Here's a picture: http://www.NEWYORKCITYonline.com/craigslist/QuarterANDDollar.jpg

Whatever answers or direction you can give will be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks.

Answer
HI Robert,

It certainly appears to be a magician's coin to me but I would have to physically inspect and weigh it.

If you want to ship it to me for review, I can give you the details and make you an offer.  I actually collect magician's coins and I am very interested in a double denomination piece to match my penny/dime and my buffalo/jefferson.

Upon review, I will make you a fair offer.

Send the coin to me at

Joe Hylas
18 Village Square
Glen Cove, NY  11542

Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
Omega Precious Metals

Coin and Paper Money Collecting

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Joe Hylas

Expertise

Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

Experience

Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

Organizations
PCGS, NGC, Rotary

Publications
Physician's Money Digest

Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.