Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Two headed quarter

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Expert: - 1/30/2011


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I have a two headed 1964 on both sides quarter. How do I tell if it is real?

Answer
1) ring test -- drop it and aother silver quarter on a hard surface.  The regular quarter will ring -- the two-headed one will clunk.

2) weigh it -- a real 1964 quarter will weigh exactly 6.25 grams.

3) examine it under magnification -- using a strong magnifier, examine the area just inside the raised rim on both sides of the coin.  On one side you will find a tiny seam where the two coins used to make this coin are joined together.

I hope this helps,

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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Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
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