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Help w/ experimental golden alloy planchets and 1999 State quarter dies

TrustNo1TrustNo1 Posts: 1,359 ✭
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Can anyone tell me how to verify if a coin is actually one of the experimental golden alloy planchets? Besides submitting, is there any way to judge? I am trying to get better photos of the one I have.. I had not heard of these examples until I came across a story online about the FUN show.....any help is appreciated. imageimage

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  • cullenbryantcullenbryant Posts: 1,794
    i can't see the pics (photobucket blocked), but if that's a pattern find it would be a very
    cool find indeed.
  • sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500 ✭
    I just think it is toned


    but, an accurate scale should tell you lots
  • TrustNo1TrustNo1 Posts: 1,359 ✭
    I checked PCGS' coin facts and there are several ways to check.. weighing might be best way. All the experimental pieces weigh more than normal at 5.9 - 6.3 grams ...other than the reeding, nothing looks different ...is it possible this is a gold plated piece of junk? I've never seen one so I am not sure...
  • cullenbryantcullenbryant Posts: 1,794
    hmm.. i can see it now. anyone know if any of the experimental alloy coins made it out into circulation?
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    from 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock on the reverse rim it appears the gold has been worn off, exposing clad underneath. Leads me to believe that your piece was one of those gold plated pieces sold by QVC and HSN that was spent.
  • TrustNo1TrustNo1 Posts: 1,359 ✭


    << <i>from 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock on the reverse rim it appears the gold has been worn off, exposing clad underneath. Leads me to believe that your piece was one of those gold plated pieces sold by QVC and HSN that was spent. >>

    yeah ,that could be ..the coin has some wear to it but nothing is too exposed and the devices arent over-clogged or whatever takes place when plated..I'm no expert but thats why I'm looking for answers....I will try to get it weighed in the next day or so to be sure.
  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,588 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just had to dredge up this old thread-- I'd never even heard of golden alloy state quarters until I came across one on Ebay...

    Experimental Delaware quarter, PCGS graded

    WOW.. I actually really like the looks of it. It passes my "showstopper" muster for sure.
    "I'll split the atom! I am the fifth dimension! I am the eighth wonder of the world!" -Gef the talking mongoose.
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,432 ✭✭✭
    koolness factor here indeed
    thanks for digging up this lil gem and posting this...image
    grab a cookie or 2
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Please post a nice clear
    scan of both sides of the
    coin, and I should be able
    to tell you what you have.

    Not to be negative, but the
    odds are greatly against your
    piece being one of those
    experimental planchet strikes.

    Let's see what it looks like,
    and go from there.......
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Please post a nice clear
    scan of both sides of the
    coin, and I should be able
    to tell you what you have.

    Not to be negative, but the
    odds are greatly against your
    piece being one of those
    experimental planchet strikes.

    Let's see what it looks like,
    and go from there....... >>

    This is a "resurrected" thread from 2008 Fred.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Lee,

    That's what I get for reading these
    posts when I get to the office, but
    before I have my coffee.

    I never saw the earlier dates in the
    thread....my bad........
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ...you're not alone, fred. a LOT of us were duped! image would be a good idea to indicate the re-post from the past, when starting these kind of threads. image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,588 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>...you're not alone, fred. a LOT of us were duped! image would be a good idea to indicate the re-post from the past, when starting these kind of threads. image >>



    Like when I said: "I just had to dredge up this old thread--" image

    In any case, wow, cool coin. I hope to see one in the wild some day at a show!
    "I'll split the atom! I am the fifth dimension! I am the eighth wonder of the world!" -Gef the talking mongoose.
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    Like when I said: "I just had to dredge up this old thread--" image

    ...i meant having the date in the thread. never mind. image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Kiyote - stop by my table at
    Central States, ANA Denver,
    Long Beach, or the ANA Phily.

    I have a Delaware and Penn.
    Experimental Planchet, both
    PCGS MS-64. I'd be glad to
    show them to you in-hand.
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,588 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Kiyote - stop by my table at
    Central States, ANA Denver,
    Long Beach, or the ANA Phily.

    I have a Delaware and Penn.
    Experimental Planchet, both
    PCGS MS-64. I'd be glad to
    show them to you in-hand. >>



    Thanks! I just may do Long Beach someday...
    "I'll split the atom! I am the fifth dimension! I am the eighth wonder of the world!" -Gef the talking mongoose.

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