Clad and broad strike?

[Jdubbs]

The reeding is barely there and other looks clad. Are they just worn?

[GrumpyEd]

They both are clad.

Just normal wear and abuse

[Jdubbs]

Is the clad coins keepers?

[enamel7]

Dimes are clad coins. So worth 10 cents.

[GrumpyEd]

Is the clad coins keepers?

All dimes and quarters made before 64 are 90% silver then after 1964 they are copper nickel clad except the special silver proof sets (not all proofs just the special silver ones) which are 90% silver.

All half dollars made before 64 are 90% silver then from 65-70 they are copper silver clad (40% silver) after 1970 they are copper nickel clad except the special silver proof sets (not all proofs just the special silver ones) which are 90% silver.

[GrumpyEd]

If for some reason something you read said clads have value, it might have been talking about those 40% 65-70 copper silver clad half dollars???

The other clads that are 40% are the special silver sets from 1975-76 (bicentennial) but that is only the special sets not the ones in circulation.


The wartime nickels are also 40% silver but I think it's alloy not clad layers.

[Jdubbs]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Connecticut-US-State-Quarter-with-missing-Clad-Layer/254097123561?hash=item3b295e68e9:g:DJkAAOSwh7tcTMam#vi__app-cvip-panel

I found a Connecticut quarter where the reeded edge is completely absent and the reverse side is dull and gunmetal in color. Attached is a link from eBay which this one sold for $37.

[makecents]

http://www.lincolncentforum.com/forum/showthread.php?44478-clad-coins&highlight=clad

[GrumpyEd]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Connec...app-cvip-panel
I found a Connecticut quarter where the reeded edge is completely absent and the reverse side is dull and gunmetal in color. Attached is a link from eBay which this one sold for $37.

From the pics, I would not have bought it. I'd want to know the weight and have a very good pic of the rim. Also it looks the same color on both sides. I think the top pic compares it to a regular coin, the lower pics the obv/rev are both not silver color. most missing clad layers are missing one side not both. Even missing one side they weigh low so missing both would weigh less and probably not fully be struck up. If selling a raw coin they could at least weigh it or have someone weigh it.

Check out this:

Link

[GrumpyEd]

Just adding, ebay is good for learning but at the same time you will see things where a buyer/seller was convinced but might be wrong. I'd look at raw stuff but for learning put more credibility in the graded stuff.

[mustbebob]

If there is any signs of reeding, then the coin isn't broadstruck. A broadstrike is a strike in the absence of a collar. The collar is what imparts the reeding on coins.

[Jdubbs]

Sorry, meant that there is one like it, I posted the link. I wouldn't pay that but was curious.

[GrumpyEd]

Sorry, meant that there is one like it, I posted the link. I wouldn't pay that but was curious.

I don't think missing reeding is related to missing clad layers and a gun-metal color does not either. If missing a full clad layer then that side will be copper color.

None of the coins in the links or this thread are broadstruck. Broadstrucks will be bigger and like Bob said no reeding.

Anyway, I'm doubtful of that raw coin being missing a layer, that's why I put the link to the graded example

[Petespockets55]

I don't think missing reeding is related to missing clad layers and a gun-metal color does not either. If missing a full clad layer then that side will be copper color.

None of the coins in the links or this thread are broadstruck. Broadstrucks will be bigger and like Bob said no reeding.

Anyway, I'm doubtful of that raw coin being missing a layer, that's why I put the link to the graded example

I agree with Ed that it wasn't missing a clad layer. The rim looked to be lighter color indicating to me it was stained or toned from circulation.

[jfines69]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Connec...app-cvip-panel
I found a Connecticut quarter where the reeded edge is completely absent and the reverse side is dull and gunmetal in color. Attached is a link from eBay which this one sold for $37.

That Connecticut is cool looking... Not sure it is worth $650.00 tho???