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And this is what I got! Really?

ManInTheWall

ManInTheWall

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I'm new to metal detecting. My Deus2 strongly indicated it was a coin. I dug it up and this is what I got, can't even read the date on the quarter. Is this common with all the newer non silver coins? Do they corrode quickly?

Im sure it depends what its around, but how long does it take a quarter to erode like this?

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Clad quarters can look pretty bad in just a few years in the ground, one like you have pictured is Normal looking for an average of 30 years.
Now silver quarters normally look great coming out of the ground even after 100 years.
Wet areas cause accelerated corrosion on clad coins also.
 
I can see Lib at the top. So I think it is the old style Washington Quarter.
Clad started in 1965. So it could be 57 years old. Nitrogen Fertilizer can cause the redish color.
 
ManInTheWall said:
I'm new to metal detecting. My Deus2 strongly indicated it was a coin. I dug it up and this is what I got, can't even read the date on the quarter. Is this common with all the newer non silver coins? Do they corrode quickly?

Im sure it depends what its around, but how long does it take a quarter to erode like this?

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a little white vinegar and salt and a soft tooth brush ...then a good water rinse will make it all shiny and new.
 
IDXMonster said:
You sure that’s a quarter?
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Yes, im soaking it in vinegar now. It was in a driveway, possibly around gravel, sand, and limestone. I don't think it's been there longer than a few years personally.

It has the little groves/ridges around the edge. I'll upload a better picture later
 
I have noticed coins that are dug near limestone drives very often have excessive environmental damage. The limestone seems to have a chemical reaction with the copper and nickel .
 
Dang that thing was roached! Detector didnt lie did it? A coin……
 
Looking at your cleaned up picture we can now see the date "1977" and also by looking at the wear on the coin it looks like it has about 20 years wear on it which would calulate to about 25 years it's been in the ground.
 
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