State Quarter Mismatched Metal

You might try the search engine on this site to get an idea of what to look for. If they are circulated modern coins, they would be worth little above face. But if they were extra nice there might be some premium for them. Circulated ones maybe varieties, then they would be worth a lot more and if they are BU coins, then they are worth a lot more if they are varieties.

Mercury dimes are also a nice collection to get a collection of. A lot of the silver coins were melted, so depending on the year/mint mark they can be very valuable. Others that are damaged are worth silver melt. So best best to know what you have before you let them go.

I started off with a Red Book when I first started collecting. That will give you an idea for retail pricing. Varieties are worth a lot more. So the more you can read from here is it a great start. There are a few sites that can help with varieties.
coppercoins.com/
varietyvista.com
ALways good to ask questions here and a picture of you coin speaks a thousand words here. Ib you are asking about a coin, keep the thread to just one coin with images. When ones post more than one coin, it can get confusing as to which one they are talking about.
I always try to answer a coin without just a yes or know. I like to educate as I go. I was taught differently and appreciated it more when the why is told and not just the year or no answer. So do a lot of reading and you will find the answers you seek. When you don't, then feel free to ask a question. Many questions are asked over and over because they didn't take the time to read. Then check back for answers to your questions. That is how I did it years ago.

Thank you all for your prompt friendly reviews. I wish I knew what half of the abbreviations meant that everyone uses when referencing coins. I do think that would aid me greatly.

As I stated I have just got into this so I am completely green. :/ I will admit, I find this fascinating and somewhat of a thrill to research the coins. Thank you once again for your help and wisdom it is truly appreciated.

Jacklyn

The quarters that were gold-plated are a yellow/gold color.

If the color in you photo is accurate, then you have something else.

Waiting for an expert.....

LOL agreed Coop, your post has been helpful indeed. :) It is not tarnished etc. I am not fluent with coin terminology as I am just learning so I am unaware of what obverse means in reference. I will say the back of the quarter is upside down which I assume should not be the case? It seems very crisp in detail to have lost the cladding? Proper term? But once again... I admit my knowledge base is slim to none on coins.

Yes it does and thank you. I should have been more clear I realize now I wasn't. That is NOT how this coin is.

On the two images I posted, the first one the coin was struck and 1/2 of the cladding came off. Thus the reason the design is so weak on that half. The second image is showing a partial clad missing before it was struck. Thus the reason the devices are so strong.

But hang in there, you will figure it out and if you don't ask. The only dumb question is the one not asked.

weigh the coin. A normal quarter should weigh around 5.67 grams and a missing clad should weigh around a gram less about 4.67grams.