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Expert: - 5/16/2008


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My wife showed me a state quarter the other day that was badly tarnished. After looking at it, I decided to clean it. To my surprise, it was tarnished so bad because it is copper on both sides.
Any info you can give me on this would be appreciated.I am being told that there is no such thing as both sides being copper although some have one side with an error.
Thanks,
Jim

Answer
Hi Jim,
It is possible to have a copper planchet without the nickel layering.

Unfortunately, cleaning coins lessens their value.

Now that it is cleaned, it may be worth $5 whereas it probably would have fetched $100+

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Regards
Joe Hylas
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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.

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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

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