Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Copper back 1980 Quarter

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Expert: Dan Moore - 5/3/2009


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Dear Dan,  I found a 1980 quarter that is silver on the front, but copper on the back.  Is it worth anything, and if so are there any specific websites you'd recommend to ask if anyone is interested in it?  Thank much, Laura

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Laura,

While missing-clad-layer errors like yours are very popular on state quarters, they are not quite as sought-after on the older quarters.

I would estimate value at $5 to $10

You could try taking it to a local coin show, or listing it on eBay.

Coin show listings :
www.coinshows.com
www.coinworld.com

Good luck,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

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