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Valued Member
Canada
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Hello coin experts, I have this John Q Adams with 2 different color sides. The obverse is mat and the reverse is brilliant. Any help identifying this coin would be greatly appreciated!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Can't be missing clad, these were struck from a copper alloy.
Possibly one side was struck from a newer die than the other side.
In any case, it is not an error or a variety.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm thinking environmental tarnishing/discolouration.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1498 Posts |
Seems to be a lot of fingerprints, possibly accounting for the duller surfaces in some areas.
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Moderator
 United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 to the CCF! |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21620 Posts |
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They are clad coins Not according to the information under "US Coin Facts" on the sidebar. One of the sources must be wrong. |
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21620 Posts |
You win 2 to 1, they are clad coins
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Valued Member
 Canada
333 Posts |
This is pretty cool! Now that you've resolved this clad thing, can someone conform if this could possibly be a missing clad or pal her error? Lol! This is fun!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm thinking environmental tarnishing/discolouration. I'm in agreement If you leave it outside in the sun for a period of time then pick it up both sides will look different. the side facing down will still be shinny. |
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United States
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I do not think it is missing clad, per say. Either Enviromental toning or circulation wear. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What's the mintmark on this one? From the photos it looks like an impaired proof with a little toning.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Could have been an end coin in a roll.
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Valued Member
Canada
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It's funny, but I found 2 more Presidential dollars with the same dull obverse and shiny reverse. I'm puzzled! Can all 3 be environmental?  |
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Posted 11/02/2022 3:31 pm
