I have a US quarter with the eagle stamped on both sides. There is no date or "heads" side on this quarter

Question

Can any one tell me if this coin is valued more than 25 cents.

Answer 1

It probably a joke coin, I have a nickel with two tails, I purchased at a magic shop.

They cut the coin in half and re-weld the coin back to make it appear normal, but has 2 heads or tails.

These coins sell for a lot more, my two tailed nickel cost me $5.

Someone probably forgot and used it as regular money.

Keep it good for heads or tails bets.

Good luck, and bet on tails.

Answer 2

It is a magicians coin. As far as I know, no coin with 2 heads or two tails except, for one Indian head cent have every been authenticated as being real. I have collected coins for over 47 years and have never seen a real coin as you describe. It could also have been made to cheat people. See if there is a line around the rim of the coin, where two coins were joined together. As a trick coin it is worth a couple of bucks.

Answer 3

Two-Headed Coins
Two-headed or two-tailed coins are "Trick" coins used by magicians. They are manufactured in 2 ways; one is by shaving two separate coins off (Both faces or both tails) and bonding them together; the second method and most used is machining the interior of one coin out (Leaving the edge) and shaving a small portion of another coin on one face and the edge. The smaller piece is then inserted into the hollowed-out piece and bonded together.

A basic explanation of the minting process illustrates the impossibility of such an error. Every coin is struck by a hammer die (the die that moves during striking) and anvil die (stationary). When a new design is implemented, each side of the coin is assigned a hammer position or anvil position, according to the simplicity of the design. The anvil die is always subject to much more pressure and thus generally carries the simpler design.

Hammer and anvil dies are very different in size and can not be interchanged. The hammer dies is small and round at the bottom, while the anvil die is square, and quite large. The anvil die will not fit into the hammer die position of the coin press or vice versa. Simply put, a large square peg will not fit into a small round hole.

If you have a two-headed coin, try this test. First, take a normal coin of the same denomination, balance it at the end of your finger, and strike it with another coin. You will hear a metallic ring. Now, take the two-headed coin and do the same thing. You will hear a dull thud. This indicates that the coin is two pieces, bonded together.

Answer 4

I have seen lots of authentic two headed, (or two tailed), coins. BUT, one of the heads, (tails), is reversed and incuse, (the head is lower in the coin, instead of raised). This happens when one coin is accidentally struck by another one. It is called a brockage I believe. The misstruck obverse, (heads), is usually pretty deformed, though. If the coin you have has two normal looking heads, then it is a forgery produced by someone outside the mint, so therefor worth little, (except as a gag).

Answer 5

that is so cool... a double sided quarter...first off you might need to see if it is real not something somebody bought at a prank shop, and than gave to you...one that was meant for coin tosses and winning... than after you checked that out and it's not than talk to local coin collectors to find out how much it's worth

Answer 6

If it's authentic, it's worth a lot. A coin dealer can verify the authenticity. If it's not, you volunteer to do the coin flip, and always call tails. It would surprise me if it were authentic.

Answer 7

They make "double tailed" coins the same as they make "double headed". I would have it checked (appraisers should know) to see if its a flaw or a novelty.

Answer 8

Double Eagle Quarter

Answer 9

Contact a coin dealer if you want to sell, it's probably worth a few grand at least!!!

Answer 10

I have a quarter with the stamp is sideways....