Is this a rare coin error? Should I send it in to be graded and put in a protective coin holder?

Carhartt206

So I was down to the last few handfuls and i noticed something strange a quarter that was completely pure copper at first I thought it was fake then I saw that back side of the quarter a paper thin piece of metal I was thinking wow this is cool the quarter is literally split in 3 pieces both silver planchets and the copper core I thought that when coins were pressed these metals literally melt together well weld together from the pressure of being punched then flipped and punched from the other end or is it just once and both sides that sounds like it would be more accurate So I attached photos this quarter is from 1967 I didn't see a mint mark so thats about all I know ? Please let me know what everyone thinks? Value? Rare? Good find ? Thanks everyone for your time https://photos.app.goo.gl/5TSrc8SkeGoMVeZa8

Treashunt

Try posting picture, that will help a lot

Aspie_Rocco

Pics from link

gumby1234

Clad layers of coins can become detached before striking or after striking a coin. Its unusual for both clad layers to split off. If genuine and you have all 3 pieces. I think it would have a decent value.

EDIT something like that would need to be certified unless you know of a good error dealer near you.

ricko

@Carhartt206 ... Welcome aboard. Put the pieces in a flip and submit for authentication to our hosts. Cheers, RickO

FredWeinberg

Those coins (pcs) will not be put in an NGC or PCGS holder – they’re all PMD
Someone has played with them and removed the outer layers they’re all damaged

jonathanb

Considering the condition I have to wonder if it was helped. I could see that coming back as "authenticity uncertain".

You'll have to pay a separate grading fee for each piece. It's going to be expensive.

jmlanzaf

@jonathanb said:
Considering the condition I have to wonder if it was helped. I could see that coming back as "authenticity uncertain".

You'll have to pay a separate grading fee for each piece. It's going to be expensive.

There's no uncertainty. They are someone's science experiment.