Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Strange 1972 Quarter

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Expert: - 7/16/2011


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I have no idea what this is but was in with a collection I inherited so makes me wonder. Anyway the strange part is blotches or bubbles on both sides. I loaded them to a webpage so you can see them. I had to mess with the color to show the problem better. One side shows the quarter and the other shows the problem circled..Thanks for any help,,Greg

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Greg,

Thank you for the pictures.

This is what can happen when a coin gets caught in a fire.  The outer layer of copper/nickel heats up at a different rate than the inner copper core, causing bubbling on the surface.

Considered damaged, the coin has no collector value.

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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