Gold Plated

Betta285

When i first found this coin, i figured it was baked or some how AT. Just to test this i dipped part of it in a jewlery cleaner, which usually instantly removes any toning, but there was no effect. I then ran it under water for a few seconds but still no change..I am now wondering if it is gold plated. Is there any way to determine if it is plated or not? I know that i haven't found some priceless treasure..........just something to tell my classmates tomorrow......Thanks for any help and/or opinion!!!




jim

lordmarcovan

While I can't tell if it's gold plated or just weirdly lit from your pictures, I am assuming it's a uniform gold color, including the edge, right?

Probably gold plated. They sell lots of the Statehood Quarters that way. I actually sell the gold-plated ones in my coin booth- get 'em for a buck each at shows, and sell 'em for $2.50. Cha-ching. People seem to like 'em.

Hedger

Betta285

The pictures acurateley represent the coin and the rim is also gold.

jim

Hedger

Seen alot of state quarters gold plated and they don't bring in any premium.

lordmarcovan

Looks like Hedger was speechless.

(Nice Britannia icon, though- I made that one a few years ago.)

(Edit: second time's the charm. And yes, they DO bring a slight premium over face value, usually fetching a buck to three or four bucks, as I said, though this demand is strictly as a novelty item, and not for any numismatic reason.)

If it looks gold, chances are that's what it is, all right- gold plated.

Betta285

Thanks for the info. guys

jim