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I have a bicentennial quarter (1776-1976) that has one whole layer missing. The back of the quarter is copper color, and the quarter is not as thick as a normal one. The back design looks as if it had been stamped into the copper. It's in very good condition, hardly worn at all. What could this be worth?
I also have a 1973 double head penney (Lincoln) with a small head of JFK? stamped on the front next to the Lincoln head. Is this worth anything? Thank you!
Barbara,
The quarter is known as an unfinished planchet error. While errors like this on state quarters can bring $300 or more, on older quarters like this the interest is lower so the value is more like $20
The JFK head was stamped on the coin after it left the mint -- novelty value about 25 cents.
Dan
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