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This is a fascinating error coin.
1967 Washington Quarter – Unusual Underweight / Thin Planchet Error CandidateVery unusual 1967 Washington quarter weighing only roughly 4.30 grams depending on scale. A standard copper-nickel clad Washington quarter weighs approximately 5.67 grams, making this example approximately 1.37 grams (24%) under standard weight.Notable characteristics:• 4.30 grams
• Approximately normal quarter diameter
• thin compared with a normal quarter
• Copper-nickel clad construction visible along the edge
• Edge is smooth but the copper middle is inset from the outer clad with no normal reeding visible
• Weak strike/detail on both obverse and reverse
• Full-size comparison quarter shown in photos for reference only The combination of substantially reduced weight, normal diameter, thin planchet, weak strike and unusual edge makes this an interesting mint-error candidate, potentially involving rolled-thin or otherwise underweight clad stock.This coin has NOT been professionally authenticated or attributed as a mint error. No guarantee is made regarding the specific cause of these characteristics. Please examine all photographs and make your own determination.You will receive the exact 1967 quarter pictured.Excellent candidate for further examination or professional error authentication.
