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Valued Member
United States
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Found this proof in circulation the other day. Is there any point in keeping it? I don't collect quarters normally. Sorry for the bad quality photos.   |
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Moderator
 United States
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It's referred to as an impaired proof,some people collect them (I do). Is it silver? John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
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How do you know it's a proof coin? I can see the gloss to it but is it the s mint mark that tells you it's a proof mint?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I'd keep it... I'm wondering if its silver, too!
Cristopher, you can tell its a proof because of the mirror finish and strong cameo on the coin, as well as the fact that, yes, it is an S minted coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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When you view the edge of a clad quarter, you will see a middle layer made of copper since they were made of three metal layers sandwiched together.
All old silver quarters do not have this middle layer since they were pretty much solid silver. I highly suspect/assume (please someone tell me if I am wrong) all modern silver quarters, therefore, also will not have a middle layer when their edges are viewed. I just never broke a silver one out of a proof set yet to prove this to myself.
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Valued Member
United States
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Christophermpollard Yes the S mint mark gives it away. In the State Quarter series, San Francisco made all the clad proofs and silver proofs. They did not make circulating coins. The frosty head is a clue too. Wadahek...pop it in a 2x2 and enjoy the spoils. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Save it as a fun find. Sad it was released into the wild.
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United States
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Just FYI,it could also be a plated coin. Need to weight it. John1 |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks for the advice! I'll update if I'm able to weigh it and see (I don't have a scale yet- extremely small beginning budget, and right now I'd rather spend it on actual coins and coin rolls to sift through). What should I be looking for weight-wise?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote:
I highly suspect/assume (please someone tell me if I am wrong) all modern silver quarters, therefore, also will not have a middle layer when their edges are viewed. This is correct with the exception of the 40% silver bicentennials. All the other post 1964 silver quarters are 90% silver and are one piece, no layers. |
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United States
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5.7g clad 6.25g silver silver plate/platinum plate should be closer to 5.7 then 6.25 John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:Yes the S mint mark gives it away. In the State Quarter series, San Francisco made all the clad proofs and silver proofs. One50, I'm sure you know this. Just as an FYI for anyone who doesn't know, the San Francisco Mint does make circulation quality S mint quarters for the America the Beautiful Quarter series. So, if you find one of those in circulation, it's not necessarily a proof. |
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United States
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Nice find. I love it when a proof is rescued from the wild. Keep it, if only for fun.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice find |
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