Cool pocket change find
I found this in my change pocket a year or so ago, pretty fun find IMO!
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A Connecticut quarter?
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Yes, i think its from some kind of set- the date on it is 1999 and the edge is silver- (added third pic to original post)
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It's plated as a novelty item.
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It is a P mint coin, so not from a silver proof set.
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Welcome to the forum!
A plated coin as mentioned.... sometimes you find gold plated ones too.
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@ifthevamzarockin said:
Welcome to the forum!
A plated coin as mentioned.... sometimes you find gold plated ones too.
Well, that explains it! I always toss odd coins in a bowl and hang onto them, this was one!
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It's still a novelty coin but still neat to view. Jmo
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These are were made in sets that claimed they were platinum plated
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Welcome to the forums @Efnick.
Old article but still relevant:
https://www.coinworld.com/news/precious-metals/value-of-gold-plated-coins.html
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@Hemispherical said:
Welcome to the forums @Efnick.Old article but still relevant:
https://www.coinworld.com/news/precious-metals/value-of-gold-plated-coins.html
Thank you! Nice little read there!
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Good one @ModCrewman .... Just for my own reference and if anyone asks me about a coin... When I lived in the PNW, I had lots of queries...not so much here. Cheers, RickO1
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