1974 U.s Quarter Weighs 3.78 Grams - Coin Community Forum

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Stillpond81 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 10:18 am Can anyone tell me why my 1974 U.S quarter weighs 3.78 grams? I believe it is supposed to weigh 5.7 grams. It's a funny looking coin as well. And it has a slight ting sound when you drop it on the table. Discoloring on obverse side. The pictures look low quality but that's the way the quarter looks. Report this Post to the Staff

donnie59 Pillar of the Community United States 780 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 10:29 am to the CCF. This is PMD. The coin appears to have been exposed to an acid or some sort of caustic. Still worth 25 cents at this point. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 10:38 am PMD, no investigation necessary. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 11:07 am I agree with both statements above. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 11:16 am No Doubt this coin was exposed to an acidic environment. Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 11:26 am Spend it if someone will take it. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188130 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 11:33 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95517 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 11:35 am this 'quarter' has been soaking in acid for a long time.. 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73974 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 12:05 pm To CCF! I agree, PMD. Just a spender, if you can get someone to take it. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19146 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 2:17 pm Agree with all above. I'd keep it as a fun curiosity. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10513 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 4:37 pm Acid man......... Report this Post to the Staff
Stillpond81 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 5:34 pm Soaking in acid doesn't explain the weight though,does it? Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10513 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 5:49 pm Quote: Soaking in acid doesn't explain the weight though,does it? Of course it does - acid dissolves the metal in the quarter making it lighter. Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 10/28/2024 5:52 pm Quote: my 1974 U.S quarter weighs 3.78 grams? I believe it is supposed to weigh 5.7 grams. Your Quarter weighs less than normal, so acid does explain it, fully. It has eroded the metal away. Report this Post to the Staff
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