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I recently had a quarter handed back to me in change. After i had left the store i noticed that one side of it was totally blank. The back side is clearly an Oklahoma state quarter complete with aligned ridges on the side. The front side is just a flat blank surface. I was just wondering if there was any way to easily tell if this was a fake of some kind or if it is really a misprinted quarter.
Hi Jesse,
Chances are it was tampered with. When a coin is struck, the die for the obverse (front) and the die for the reverse (back) strike the coin simultaneously. Technically, it is impossible to have a 1 sided coin.
Check the weight, it should weigh 5.67 grams. If it is less, the outer layer may have delaminated, or maybe it was polished off.
I hope this helped!
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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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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