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Posted by JeffK on August 21, 2010 at 21:37:11:

In Reply to: Re: copper quarter posted by TOM HUDSON on August 20, 2010 at 17:48:25:

: : The fact that it's thinner than a regular quarter makes me suspect it's a lamination error. In the case of clad coins like post-1965 dimes, quarters, and halves it means one (or rarely) both cupronickel outer layers is missing and the coin's copper core is visible.

: : Lamination errors can happen in at least 3 ways:

: : > The outer layer didn't bond solidly to the core and came off, either before or after the coin was struck.

: : > The planchet was punched from the end of an incomplete roll of clad stock, where the outer cladding didn't extend over the core.

: : > The bond was weak and someone with tools and too much spare time managed to work off the outer layer.

: : I'm sure there's more, but after a long work day I'm kinda mushy and can't think of them :=)

: : Anyway, a clad quarter with a true lamination error (i.e. that occurred at the Mint) might go for $8 to $10, but you'd need to have it examined in person to evaluate what really happened to it.

: JEFF, THANKS FOR THE QUICK REPLY. I, LIKE OTHERS, HOPE FOR SOMETHING TO FALL IN MY HANDS THAT IS WORTH A LOT. IF IT IS WHAT YOU SAY, IT IS DEFINITELY BOTH SIDES. IT IS THINNER THAN A DIME, AND I'M SURE I COULD BEND IT IN HALF WITH ONE HAND. IT DOES STILL HAVE THE RIDGES AROUND THE EDGE ALSO.

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: : : Jeff, I'm not sure if my first post went through, so here I go again (I got a message saying I did not fill in my name). I have a copper quarter (1980) that is less than half the thickness of a regular quarter. It is slightly bent because a lady was trying to put it in a vending machine. I'm in Mississippi. Any ideas to confirm what it is? Thanks, Tom

Without seeing, it's pretty hard to confirm, but the fact that it's thinner than a dime makes it sound like a double-sided delamination. Whether it's an error or an altered coin is another matter though. I'd take a look in your local phone book and call around to some coin dealers and/or appraisers to see if anyone nearby works with error coins. They should have the tools and knowledge to evaluate it after an in-person examination.

Please keep the board updated with what happens. If it's a true double delamination that's a really nice find!

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: : : The fact that it's thinner than a regular quarter makes me suspect it's a lamination error. In the case of clad coins like post-1965 dimes, quarters, and halves it means one (or rarely) both cupronickel outer layers is missing and the coin's copper core is visible.

: : : Lamination errors can happen in at least 3 ways:

: : : > The outer layer didn't bond solidly to the core and came off, either before or after the coin was struck.

: : : > The planchet was punched from the end of an incomplete roll of clad stock, where the outer cladding didn't extend over the core.

: : : > The bond was weak and someone with tools and too much spare time managed to work off the outer layer.

: : : I'm sure there's more, but after a long work day I'm kinda mushy and can't think of them :=)

: : : Anyway, a clad quarter with a true lamination error (i.e. that occurred at the Mint) might go for $8 to $10, but you'd need to have it examined in person to evaluate what really happened to it.

: : JEFF, THANKS FOR THE QUICK REPLY. I, LIKE OTHERS, HOPE FOR SOMETHING TO FALL IN MY HANDS THAT IS WORTH A LOT. IF IT IS WHAT YOU SAY, IT IS DEFINITELY BOTH SIDES. IT IS THINNER THAN A DIME, AND I'M SURE I COULD BEND IT IN HALF WITH ONE HAND. IT DOES STILL HAVE THE RIDGES AROUND THE EDGE ALSO.

: : : :
: : : : Jeff, I'm not sure if my first post went through, so here I go again (I got a message saying I did not fill in my name). I have a copper quarter (1980) that is less than half the thickness of a regular quarter. It is slightly bent because a lady was trying to put it in a vending machine. I'm in Mississippi. Any ideas to confirm what it is? Thanks, Tom

: Without seeing, it's pretty hard to confirm, but the fact that it's thinner than a dime makes it sound like a double-sided delamination. Whether it's an error or an altered coin is another matter though. I'd take a look in your local phone book and call around to some coin dealers and/or appraisers to see if anyone nearby works with error coins. They should have the tools and knowledge to evaluate it after an in-person examination.

: Please keep the board updated with what happens. If it's a true double delamination that's a really nice find!

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