1996 Washington Quarter, Unique Finish? Perhaps Matte?

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ChefJay New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 06/21/2014 04:05 am Hello there folks! The 1996 Coin on the right is the coin in question. The other is just for comparison. This coin weighs 5.6_g. My scale doesn't go to hundredths. Has anyone seen this particular finish on a coin? I have seen two like this but I'm not quite sure what the finish is exactly. Maybe matte? I have a few interesting quarters I hope to post today. Any info you all can offer would be great! Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

Matteproof Pillar of the Community Korea, Republic Of 1881 Posts	Posted 06/21/2014 06:48 am It looks like an honestly circulated coin. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/21/2014 07:50 am Just thinking out loud: Sand blasted to remove the clad layer? Is the color true to the coin,your pics look like the white balance is a bit off. John1 Edited by John1 06/21/2014 07:51 am Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 06/21/2014 08:31 am I'd say the coin's appearance is due to environmental damage, probably exposed to an acidic or otherwise corrosive agent. Colligo ergo sum Edited by Lucky Cuss 06/21/2014 7:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ChefJay New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 06/21/2014 1:06 pm I will change the wb and post again. The detail hasn't been compromised. It almost looks Teflon coated. Thanks for your input ! Report this Post to the Staff
liveandievarieties Pillar of the Community United States 601 Posts	Posted 06/21/2014 5:29 pm Definitely environmental damage. Report this Post to the Staff
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