Question About Nebraska Quarter - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 3 / Views: 1,936
Proof Nut Valued Member Canada 393 Posts	Posted 01/29/2014 9:00 pm While searching rolls of quarters for U.S. coins a friend recently found an unusual looking 2006 Nebraska coin that appeared quite flashy and seemed to be missing the telltale copper edge. Usually American coins stand out and aren't attracted to a magnet, yet this one does ever so slightly. I'm thinking it's an off metal strike or it is somewhat lacking the normal amount of copper as it's mostly magnetic close to the edge. Any ideas of what this oddity might be? *** Staff edit: moved this to a separate topic Report this Post to the Staff

publius Pillar of the Community United States 807 Posts	Posted 01/29/2014 9:15 pm Wrong planchet is a possibility, but I wouldn't discount nickel plating. Nickel by itself is ferromagnetic, while cupronickel (the outer layer of clad coins) is not. Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 01/29/2014 9:41 pm by Proof Nut "Good point. Haven't had a chance to weigh it yet, but am going to head over and bring my scale to do so." Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/30/2014 02:30 am If it is a "S" mint one, it maybe a silver planchet proof coin. But as mention some TV hucksters are selling gold/platinum State Quarters for a premium. People realize they were sold something not collectable and spend it, or the coins are stolen and just cashed in. Even proof coins get back into circulation. Proof coins are very shiny. Compared to a business strikes, even a camera can show you the difference. So check for the "S" mint mark and let us know what you find. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 3 / Views: 1,936

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.2 seconds to rattle this change.