North Dakota Quarter

[Jaggy]

Okay, I'm not a collector of US coins so forgive me if this is a stupid enquiry.

 

I received this North Dakota quarter in change. It looks like the some of the nickel cladding has not been applied properly. I have no idea if this is common, if it is interesting, if the coin is a keeper, etc. Would appreciate any comments from those who know more than me.

 

 

[BillJones]

It looks like the coin has acquired some odd and colorful toning. The outer layers of these coins are mostly copper with a little nickel. I thing the ratio is 88% copper and 12% nickel. The mixture of the metals probably has nothing to do with the color of this piece.

[bsshog40]

Bill is most likely correct. Looks like some oddball toning. Pretty cool!

[thebeav]

Yes,it doesn't appear to be a missing clad layer. It looks more like it was heated with a torch or some such thing.

 

Paul

[Jaggy]

Ah well .... thanks for the thoughts.

[johnny9434]

Bill is most likely correct. Looks like some oddball toning. Pretty cool!

+1

[CaptHenway]

Outer layers are 75% copper, 25% nickel.

 

THis piece just has odd toning.