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I found a quarter that only has that nickle coating on the backside and the front seems to be copper or zinc. My question is how and why this would happen and could it be worth anything I've never seen something like this before it also seems to weigh less than normal.
Tony,
The blanks for these quarters are cut from long strips of metal. These strips are composed of mostly copper with a coating of silvery-looking copper/nickel. If part of the strip does not get its outer coating, then blanks cut from that area will show copper on one side or both. This is what you have.
Collector interest in these has been high, with certified ones selling for $300-$400 on eBay. You need to get it certified first though. Check the following websites for info on how to get it certified :
http://www.pcgs.com
http://www.ngccoin.com
I hope this helps,
Dan
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