How to Distinguish Silver Proof from Clad Proof

[sicnarf-migration]

How do you distinguish the silver proof quarters from the 1999-2005 proofs from the clad proof quarters? Other than the fact that they come in different color boxes, I can't find a way to see a difference.

 

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[physics-fan3.14]

You should be able to look at the edge: clad proof quarters will show the bright copper cladding, and silver proof quarters will be all one color. Also, I don't know if your quarters have toning or not, but untoned silver and copper nickel will be different colors: the silver will have a whiter appearance.

[cpm9ball]

I assume that you are referring to raw coins, not encapsulated ones. If the edge of the coin shows evidence of a copper core, then it is clad. Whatever you do, DON'T (!) drop it on a hard floor to hear if it makes a "ringing" or "thudding" sound.

 

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[XpipedreamR]

If you compare the two types side to side, the silver coins are way whiter. The edge would be the easiest way to tell, though.

[sicnarf-migration]

Thanks I had some doubts about a silver set that I bought, but after futhur examination they are legit.

 

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