Is this a common mistake for modern curancy or is this just a "magic coin" used to preform tricks? How can you tell the difference?
2007-08-05 16:39:20 · 5 answers · asked by nathan n 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
If I were to guess I would say that it isn't a mint error, but a "magic coin" because it would be quite odd just to be doubled on the head, but I'm not sure though.you say it was minted in Denver. Did you find this coin in circulation? I would hold on to it though. I hope this helps answer your question.
2007-08-05 17:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by mirrorcoin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These days it is impossible to mint a two headed or tailed coin at any U.S. mint. The dies are made so that they only fit where they are supposed to be. The diameter of the shanks are not the same on the obverse and reverse dies, there are other precautions as well. You have a magicians coin or what is called by collector, a novelty coin. They make a great conversation piece, but retail only for a few dollars.
2007-08-06 21:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it really is doubled headed, its worth around $40,000. but im sure it isnt because there are less than 12 in existant at the moment. Check for an odd ring, weigh it (should be between 4.8 and 5.2 grams with weight tolerances), look for a seam on the edge where the 2 halves were glued together. and the mint does make mistakes.
2007-08-06 13:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by bbooptoon1959 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the mint does make mistakes...usually a magic coin will be a quarter
2007-08-06 00:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up coin collecting on the internet.
2007-08-06 00:04:36 · answer #5 · answered by mkuonen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋