2002-D TN Quarter, Strange Coloring On Both Sides, Is Planchet Defective?

In response to John1's head-scratching emoticon, an improperly annealed planchet is one that is exposed to excess heat in the annealing oven. This causes the copper and nickel fractions of the alloy to segregate out, concentrate, and migrate, with the copper usually migrating to the surface.

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Well, we should know if it's real or fake in a couple weeks.

I've sent it to Mr Diamond for the truth test.

So, anyone taking odds?.......

Did I find someone's idea of a joke or did I stumble on to a treasure in my change bucket?

Stay tuned!

I have examined this quarter and all the evidence suggests that the copper color was applied after the coin left the Mint. The edge is perfectly normal-looking, with an exposed copper core partially hid by cladding. A genuine improper annealing error would not preserve this pattern. The obverse is speckled with copper. This is also not compatible with an improper annealing error or any kind of planchet error. It's clearly not a missing clad error since the normal clad layer is exposed where the thin copper coating has been worn through or has been abraded.

Interesting deep fake...I wonder if more of these will start appearing.

Very well then, I'll add it to my collection of counterfeits, altered, and damaged coins. Thanks.

If Snoopydoo has a prospective buyer in "Vindex" I will naturally mail it back. There is a market for artful fakery.

Don't feel bad, snoopy, it was a pretty convincing fake. Good learning experience if nothing else! Keep hunting, you'll find something that's the real deal.