2 headed quarter

mysteryquarterfinder

I'm not an avid collector, but when I roll coins I keep out the obvious "keepers". Yesterday, I came across a quarter with heads on both sides. One side is dated 1993 and the other 1973. And it's not 2 quarters glued together, it's just as thin as a regular one. Is there an interesting story connected to this? I can't imagine why someone would go to all that trouble to mess up a quarter. Any info would be appreciated!

Pentimento

I like your name.

fastrudy

Magician's quarter. Or a carnival type gambler that is hustling in a game of heads & Tails.


Welcome to the boards

flaminio

<< <i>I can't imagine why someone would go to all that trouble to mess up a quarter. >>

Ever flip a coin to see who pays the bar bill?

It's surprisingly not a lot of trouble. Anybody with a lathe and some superglue can do it.

PerryHall

Called a magician's coin. One coin is hollowed out and another coin is cut down to fit inside the first coin. Check the inside of the rim and you should see a seam.

woodwalker

My friend found a double headed nickle while roll searching. He called me up and told me he had to show me something, but wouldn't say what. So he drives 40 miles to show me this nickle, and I show him the seam where it has been joined. We had a heck of a laugh over it.

Goober

Hmm I have a tails quarter, never saw a seam...better take a look tonite.

RichieURich

to the Forum, Mysteryquarterfinder! Now that the mystery has apparently been solved, will you be changing your username?

RotatedRainbows

Here is how they are made.

Hollowed out obverse...........................Shaved down reverse

ricko

Welcome to the boards... see, you are learning already... Cheers, RickO

Rodius

That's the coin they use at the Super Bowl toss.



Welcome to the boards, have fun, and a sense of humor.

notwilight

I'm a machinist by hobby and I've made those myself. However, when flipping a coin that I need to win I use a 2 headed washington colonial. --Jerry