1987 Quarter Most Likely PMD But One Thing I Don't Understand I Thought Quarters Weren't Plated?

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Sanaul Valued Member 159 Posts	Posted 01/24/2022 02:51 am To me it looks as if a thin layer of metal is peeling off the reverse of the coin Report this Post to the Staff

nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3469 Posts	Posted 01/24/2022 05:26 am You're correct, US quarters are not plated as part of the minting process. People do all sorts of things to them once they leave the mint, including plating them. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19147 Posts	Posted 01/24/2022 06:51 am Suggest soaking the coin in 100% acetone for a day or two. It's possible the 'layer' (dried crud?) could be fully or partially removed. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95629 Posts	Posted 01/24/2022 07:52 am It is entirely possible that someone treated this coin to a quick acid bath then plated it, which of course is now pealing off. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/24/2022 08:59 am Peeling plating is pretty possible. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/24/2022 09:07 am Or just spend it. It is not worth an attempt to alter the surface. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 01/24/2022 3:45 pm I think that is glue or something, what you are seeing is the original surface being protected by the glue. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/24/2022 11:24 pm Value? 25 cents. Report this Post to the Staff
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