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2005 Proof Set State Quarter Found In Circulation

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My daughter brought me a shiny quarter she got as change from our local Target store. The second I saw how shiny and mirror-like it was, I knew what it had to be. It is a 2005 Oregon State Quarter, and I got my glasses and checked the reverse, and confirmed; it was an "S" mint mark.

I'm thinking that for some reason someone opened a mint set and spent it.

Is there any other explanation? San Francisco mint coins aren't made for circulation, right?
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You are right there are no "S" mint business strike quarters for 2005.
All "S" mint coins would come from either a clad or silver proof set.

2005 mint sets would be "P" and "D" mints, with satin finish.
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I also found a 1999 Jersey clad proof in change a while back. Feels great when you see it right?
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Sorry, I stated mint set and not proof set, thanks for the clarification. With the "S" mint mark and mirror-like surface, it is a proof quarter. And yes, I acted like it was gold or something, I've never before found a proof coin in circulation, I've already sealed it in a 2X2 folder. I'll probably give it to my daughter if she wants it. :)
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It makes me wonder why some one would break open a proof set to buy a cup of coffee. I often think if coins sets were stolen and broken apart to spend.
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The last page of my Dansco 7146 includes four Clad Proof State Quarters that I found in my change:
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Quote:
I often think if coins sets were stolen and broken apart to spend.
Or inherited.
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It's cool to find proofs in change!

Also they could be taken from kids.
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