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Proof Sets Vs. Uncirculated Coinage

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 Posted 12/18/2017  09:49 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list

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As was mentioned already, buy what you plan to collect. As far as "value down the road" I wouldn't buy these for that reason.
Good advice.
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 Posted 12/18/2017  10:59 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CelticKnot to your friends list
You could always buy the 5-oz silver puck version (either uncirculated or bullion) if you want a super-sized version.
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 Posted 12/19/2017  08:06 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Taphandle to your friends list

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You could always buy the 5-oz silver puck version (either uncirculated or bullion) if you want a super-sized version.


Completely agree, the 5oz puck is a substantial piece that has a generous surface to actually see the subject matter of the coin in great detail with the naked eye. These will also hold significant value as they are 5oz of pure silver. That being said the bullion puck will set you back around $100 at today's prices. The uncirculated from the mint is currently $155 so you are getting up there in price.

You have a few choices, good luck.
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 Posted 02/05/2018  10:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add atticguy to your friends list

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The Mint sells a 3 coin set containing an uncirculated P mint, an uncirculated D and an S Proof...


I believe that the roll of "S" quarters are uncirculated; not proofs. Circulated quarters from San Francisco have been minted for a number of years now.

Starting today you can buy the three-roll set from the mint for around $46 (+ shipping) and I've had thoughts of buying them, but not sure yet. It's already $16+ over face value, and if I broke open a roll to pull one for my album, the value of each roll would instantly drop.
I normally just buy one of each on ebay. They cost more per coin that way but it's better (for me) than getting unnecessary quantities.
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@MeadowviewCollector........Oops! Sorry, I just noticed you were talking about a 3-coin set, not a 3-roll set.

I had forgotten that the single-state sets were available.
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 Posted 02/06/2018  10:18 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list
I wish the three coin sets had the San Francisco circulation strikes instead of proofs. I might buy them then.
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 Posted 02/06/2018  4:28 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CelticKnot to your friends list

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I wish the three coin sets had the San Francisco circulation strikes instead of proofs.


Or make them 4-coin sets.
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Circulated quarters from San Francisco have been minted for a number of years now


Wow! That's the first I've heard about that.
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 Posted 02/06/2018  5:02 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list
Just to be clear, they are not released for circulation. Premium priced bags/rolls only.
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 Posted 02/08/2018  8:47 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Bump111 to your friends list
I didn't know they made them at all. I suppose you could get individual specimens from a show or dealer. I need to find some!
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I didn't know they made them at all. I suppose you could get individual specimens from a show or dealer. I need to find some!

Bump111,

The Mint first issued these UNC S mint quarters in 2012. You can easily get the 5 coin set for each year off of ebay (typically $5-$10), or at a local coin show (usually cheaper than ebay).

Usually, I'll wait until that last ATB Quarter for the year is released and then pick up the set of 5 from a local coin show in December. The Whitman 5 State Quarter hard plastic holders are a great way to store the coins IMHO.

I too wish that the Mint would issue these coins in something other than a 40 coin roll or 100 coin bag, but it's not so bad having to pick them up from a dealer. It gives me an excuse to go to a coin show every December
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 Posted 02/08/2018  10:27 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Bump111 to your friends list
Thanks for that info and suggestion Dog!
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I suppose you could get individual specimens from a show or dealer.
Which is exactly what I have been doing. Thankfully dealers will buy a roll or bag and sell them individually. Like BadDog, I typically get all five for one year at the same time.
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 Posted 02/09/2018  4:50 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add KenKat to your friends list
My general experience is that none of these mint coin sets hold value well. You may find the occasional set that does, but more often than not they are worth less than what was originally paid.
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