1999 P Delaware State Quarter - No "silver" On Reverse

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my76strat Valued Member United States 128 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 02:28 am My images don't well illustrate how stark the difference in tone is between the two sides of this coin. It seems to be missing the outer layer. I don't believe it's been rubbed away because the devices remain crisp and the coin weighs 5.65 grams; well within acceptable tolerance. I have never encountered a coin like this and wonder what may have caused it? Thanks in advance to all who bring forth insight regarding this coin. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 04:28 am Full coin shot front and back please. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
my76strat Valued Member United States 128 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 06:30 am Here are the full views: Report this Post to the Staff
Biedercoins Pillar of the Community United States 1602 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 08:26 am I'm into medals as well as coins, so I like the way the reverse looks! But I suspect that's not what you want to hear.. From my limited resources, I'm guessing the CuN exterior somehow detached from the blank or plancette before striking. The detail is too good for separation after the strike. Somebody tell me I'm wrong, please. By sticking my neck out I figure I've got the best chance of "being educated". Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 08:39 am Does not look like a missing clad layer. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 10:12 am I'd say environmental damage/toning. This is also important [quot]the devices remain crisp and the coin weighs 5.65 grams; well within acceptable tolerance.[/quote] That almost definitely condemns it right there. A quarter missing a clad layer should weigh closer to 4.25 grams, well OUT of tolerance. Edited by Conder101 01/16/2016 10:13 am Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 12:19 pm The color should be a lot deeper red. You can see the silver under the coating of what ever is coating the coin. Looks like a homeless coin to me. Report this Post to the Staff
my76strat Valued Member United States 128 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 10:30 pm Let's consider it "formerly homeless: I'll be keeping it for its value as a teaching aid. I learned some good stuff so perhaps it's found its calling. I appreciate all the help. Report this Post to the Staff
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1999 P Delaware State Quarter - No "Silver" On Reverse