2000 P Massachusetts State Quarter No Copper In Rim

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

Author	Replies: 8 / Views: 1,179
03krafty Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 07/02/2008 5:06 pm My son found a 2000 P Mass. quarter in our change jar, it has NO copper in the rim. It looks just like a silver quarter, but the Philly mint didn't make silver quarters did they? I can't get a photo of it, I can't get my camera to focus well enough. I'll try harder tonight after the boys are all in bed. Is it possible that it could be silver? Edited by 03krafty 07/02/2008 11:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff

onejinx Pillar of the Community United States 1231 Posts	Posted 07/02/2008 5:18 pm More than likely what you have is a standard quarter plated with some other metal. Report this Post to the Staff
03krafty Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 07/02/2008 5:27 pm That is the first thing I thought, but the cartwheeling is still there. If it were plated there would be no cartwheeling would there? Report this Post to the Staff
BobK Valued Member United States 177 Posts	Posted 07/02/2008 10:59 pm Just for the heck of it, can you weigh it? Report this Post to the Staff
03krafty Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 07/02/2008 11:25 pm Unfortunately I don't have a scale to weigh it. I have added photos, though they aren't very good, I know. Suggestions are more than welcome! Edited by 03krafty 07/02/2008 11:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
JonS.7070 Valued Member United States 295 Posts	Posted 07/03/2008 12:26 am Just an idea. You could make a Balance out of some household materials as a science experiment or test and then Balance the balance with two exact quarters then put the silvery looking one on there and see what it does. Maybe your son depending on his age would find it interesting! Report this Post to the Staff
03krafty Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 07/03/2008 12:34 am That sounds like a good project, we'll have to try that tomorrow. Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 07/03/2008 05:18 am It may something to due with carbon in glass or around the area the quarter a stored. carbon tones coins silver or clad ones also Report this Post to the Staff
garylcsr Pillar of the Community United States 1952 Posts	Posted 07/05/2008 01:17 am If it has a P or D as a Mint mark then it is clad. only S made silver so if it has anything other than P or D it is nothing. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 8 / Views: 1,179

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

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

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!

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

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 0.24 seconds to rattle this change.