Coin and Paper Money Collecting/double headed quarter

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Expert: - 7/26/2009


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is it possible to have a real double heade quarter. It is of the new states quarter P. mint . It appears to be authentic . How could I varify and or establish value if any.

Answer
Technically Jacob, it is impossible to have a genuine 2 headed quarter.  The process for striking a coin includes both sides being struck simultaneously.  If a coin was struck on one side, then flipped over for the other side, I could see the possibility.  But our technology doesn't allow for that to happen.
2 headed coins are sold in magic and novelty shops for about $7

I hope this helped you.

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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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Physician's Money Digest

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Paul Harris Fellow

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