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Dan
I found a 2008 Alaska Quarter that the Side with Washington head is all copper it does not have any silver on that side do you think it is worth anything? It was minted in Philadelphia.
Thanks.
Gloria,
Once in a great while, the long copper strip used to cut out coin blanks does not get its silvery-looking copper/nickel plate all the way to the end on one side (or both). So the coin blank that gets cut out of it will be missing the clad layer on one side (or both). The coin goes through the normal stamping process and leaves the mint with the copper core exposed.
This unfinished planchet error is actually quite popular and sought after by collectors. Once certified (see www.pcgs.com or www.ngccoin.com), these coins regularly sell for $300 to $400 each on ebay.com
Nice find!
Dan
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Dan Moore
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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.
Experience
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.
Organizations I belong to :
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Frequently Asked Questions :
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