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Bedrock of the Community
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I guess that could be because of the circulation wear (?) on the '64. What are you using to get that result? Beyond a digital scale that allows 1/10 or 1/100 (better) of a gram, XRF analysis of it will tell you if it does indeed contain silver. I have not heard of this error but, considering that 1999 was the first year of the 50 States quarters and they were minted in both compositions, it seems somewhat plausible that it could happen, albeit in different mint locations.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Valued Member
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I would have to buy a scale to figure out the gram weight the only thing I could think of they accidently silver proofed a problem instead of an s I will buy a scale so I can figure this ou.
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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sorry, I had to go to bed last night when this topic started. Thanks for posting the pictures of the edge.
Looks like you have drummed up some other members help. I will be watching this.
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tissue test will only tell you if it's silver,not if it's silver plated which I think the coin is. Weight is a must. Clad;5.7g Silver; 6.25 John1 
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Valued Member
United States
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I did the tissue test with a 1964 quarter that looks new so that thing probably shine through 4 plyou. I also used a walking eagle half and that was the same shade as my quarter. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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First question is what is the weight of the coin, in grams to preferably two decimal places. You say that in comparison to a 1964 quarter it is slightly heavier but you give no figures. How did you make the comparison?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Digital jewelry scales are pretty cheap online and are always a good thing to have on hand when looking at coins.
Also, you may be able to find a local jeweler that will weigh it for you. They are likely to have a more accurate scale.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You can get a descent cheap one at Walmart for starting around 10 bucks & up |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you have a jewelry store or pawn shop near by they may weigh it for you.
But having a good scale of your own is beneficial for sure.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned yet that the TV coin people marketed silver and platinum plated ones by the thousands for more than ten years.
There are tens of thousands of plated quarters out there, compared to the fat that there was no way for a silver planchet to be in the Philadelphia mint unless an employee smuggled it in.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I bet Conder got this right.
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if this is the case they are not worth anything are they. I bought a scale it should be here soon. Would be nice but I also found another one of a different year so more than likely its plated.
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Bedrock of the Community
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If planted, which this almost certainly is, it's worth $0.25.
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