Expert: Joe Hylas - 10/1/2008

Question
1) This coin is a double sided tails quarter that looks to be a misprint  can you shed some light on this quarter. Could it be a misprint? and has there been quaters like this that are not trick quarters?
2) 1898 silver Brittit has a halfcrown of queen victoria " Victoria dei gra britt regina fid def ind imp" on front on the back of it it has or looks like a knight slaining a dragon. We have search everything that we could think of but had no luck and I came across your web site and I hope that you could help us. This coin was given to my son by a friend of mine.
Thank You for your help and your time
Pattie

Answer
Hi Pattie,
As far as I know, there has not been a two headed or two tails coin struck at the US Mint.  These are made by novelty companies as magician's coins and sell for about $8.
The Brit coin is, I believe a crown, not a half crown.  Half Crowns do not bear St. George slaying the dragon, but the crowns do.  In fine condition, your coin lists at $15.

I hoped this has helped you.
Regards
Joe Hylas
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