Silver 2001-P New York Quarter

Hi Everybody, Today I got a 2001-P New York quarter in change that looks silver. On the edge, there is no copper at all all the way around, although there is a groove all the way around the quarter. I've heard of clad quarters missing the outer nickel layer producing a red coin, but not the other way around. Anyone else out there see this before or know if its an error? Thanks!

 

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Welcome to Cointalk! Would you be able to post pics? To be honest, it sounds like someone most likely messed with it, but a pic would help clear that up. Best of luck. :thumb:

Phoenix

 

Pictures of Quarter

I took pictures of the edge from both sides so you can see what it looks like all the way around. Thanks!

 

Virginia Quarter too!

I also received a Virginia quarter like that in change.

 

No solid copper-nickel quarters have been authenticated in the state quarter series. The three or four that I've personally examined were plated outside the Mint. I don't know what a "balance test" is, but if the weight and "ring" match that of a normal quarter, then it's probably plated.

 

authentication?

Is there a way to authenticate the coin? It really looks like a normal quarter.

 

The only certain test is a chemical analysis which will cost at least $100.

 

Balance a popsicle stick or something similar on a pencil (hex-shaped one work best), then place the subject coin at one end of the stick and a known coin at the other end. If they aren't the same composition, the heavier coin will stay on the table.

 

A scale would be better, don't you think?

 

The popsicle stick method is commonly recommended at CT to people who do not feel disposed to purchase a scale.

 

I would think the results would be too crude to be useful except when there's a big weight difference.

 

Cmon Mike., It certainly could tell you that a Cadillac weighs more than a VW.. : )

 

popsicle test works great . . .

 

I also have a coin like this, only it is marked with a D

 

many outlets sold plated versions of these coins during the run of the series and sometimes beyond.

They were plated in both silver and platinum. The plating covers the edge as well and therefore obscures the copper on the edge of the coin.

These are typically the source of coins like the OPs.

 

I have one of those - its a mint P - it weighs more than a regular quarter

 

Wow! What a claw-back from a 2008 thread.

 

It's old and rusty like us