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Mrmopar64 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 06/11/2012 12:50 pm While rolling the coin from my vending machines I found a 1985 quarter that is highly polished with a satin finish on the raised areas... so what go I have Thanks MM64 Report this Post to the Staff

clairhardesty Pillar of the Community United States 1027 Posts	Posted 06/11/2012 12:55 pm If it has an S mint mark then it is most like a proof quarter. Not particularly valuable, just very uncommon in circulation. Report this Post to the Staff
wquinn Pillar of the Community United States 2295 Posts	Posted 06/11/2012 1:06 pm A photo of both sides would help, but it could be a proof (like mentioned) or it could be a really nice brilliant uncirculated coin. To a collector it is worth more than face value, if either one, but not a whole lot more. It could also be a polished coin. If so, then it is just worth face value. Edited by wquinn 06/11/2012 1:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 06/11/2012 4:30 pm Look on the net for a photo of a proof quarter + cameo + deep mirror. Is your coin like that? It is possible that you got an early strike which might just look like that, but you may have a proof. Of course, we'd all prefer to see your quarter but it is a bit of work to get a good photo of a shiny coin. Good luck. Report this Post to the Staff
ratio411 Pillar of the Community United States 1208 Posts	Posted 06/11/2012 4:41 pm Your description sounds like a 'proof' coin, but pics would confirm that. It isn't something that is worth much, especially since it has been used in circulation, but it is definatly a curiosity since they weren't intended for use in circulation. Many collectors would keep it, just because. Report this Post to the Staff
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