Double sided blank quarter?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Kaylei, May 3, 2019.

  1. Kaylei

    Kaylei New Member

    I found two double sided coins that have no copper edge and they are slightly larger than a quarter. They weigh 5.68 and 5.73 they have lifted edges. I dont know what kind of coin they are and if they are worth anything. Can anyone please help! I've searched on Google many many times and now I'm just driving myself crazy! 20190503_165520.jpg 20190503_165725.jpg 20190503_165849.jpg
     
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  3. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Search Google (or the search box here) for "Magician's Coin".
    Worth keeping.
     
  4. Kaylei

    Kaylei New Member

    I did and I didn't see anything like these two blanks if they are magician coins are they worth anything
     
  5. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Welcome to the neighborhood, Kaylei!

    Both of these appear to be slightly larger than the quarter, and the reeded edge, to me, doesn't look quite the same as a U.S. quarter. Can you take a side-by-side photo comparing the reeded edges of the quarter and a blank? Is it possible that a foreign coin was used for the blank?

    Chris
     
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  6. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Magician's coins do have value.
    Check some other threads here. But I believe a few dollars.
     
  7. Kaylei

    Kaylei New Member


    That's what I was wondering so I started searching forgein blanks but haven't found anything yet... but the reader edges are for sure different here's a pic of them though.... 20190503_175912.jpg
     
  8. Kaylei

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  9. Kaylei

    Kaylei New Member

    It's close like the one dollar silver coin is
     
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  11. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    There are several different types of Magician Coins. I think this one of them.
    The old switch-a-roo trick.
     
  12. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    I think it was probably a foreign coin that was just slightly larger than a US quarter. The difference in the reeded edge is pretty much a tell-tale sign for me. However, I think it is post-mint damage (PMD) rather than a Mint error.

    Chris
     
  13. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    I don't think so. What is the purpose of grinding down both sides?

    Chris
     
  14. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    The first photo shows a coin struck with blanks dies. The inside edge has a 90° angle due to being struck. Reeded edge is made with strike.
     
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