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Valued Member
United States
101 Posts |
I really like all the different Washington quarter reverse designs that have been struck over the years. That being said I am really thinking about collecting some of them and would like to focus only on the ones that have the most potential to make it worth my time and money. Would anyone have any insight or knowledge on these , I know a lot of you think it is a waste of time with the crazy mintage numbers of them. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In my opinion...
2009 is the low mintage year.
From 2005-2010 the mint made satin finish strikes for the mint sets, meaning really high grade business/circulation strikes would likely have better value since you couldn't get the exact same finish from the mint sets in those years to grade which is where the higher grade coins are usually found, from the mint sets.
Circulation Strike S mint State Park quarters that were only sold direct from the mint in bags and rolls.
That would be my opinion if you have the interest in the reverses of the quarters made since 1999. Those would likely be where the "value" is at unless you'd want to hunt the mint errors like the high or low leaf Wisconsin 2004D quarters or something like that.
High grade business strike 2009s probably would be the ideal starting point under these conditions .... in my opinion.
Not sure if any collection will or won't be valuable one day, I think the value is in the enjoyment of the collecting and accomplishing the goal you set and that's priceless.
Edited by Big-Kingdom
05/03/2019 11:59 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2270 Posts |
I think a lot of the circulating quarters have almost unlimited potential. For the main part this means Gems and varieties but there are a wide range of varieties and types that will be winners. What will be valuable are the issues that were overlooked like '69-P and '07 Gems that aren't from mint sets. There are other opportunities as well but how do you put money in something like an attractive '71-P quarter in nice AU since finding even a single example is next to impossible?
Look around and see what people don't have; those are the scarcities. Then figure out which of these will be in demand in the future; these are the valuable ones and most can still be found for peanuts.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
789 Posts |
I like the first reverse design, especially the first year with those mint marks on them.
Can't go wrong with those.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I stopped collecting Quarters after the State series. After that they all just become a nice thing for collecting but will never be of any value. So if it's just to collect something, yes nice type of thing but if you have any idea of future values being up there, forget it. And note there are so many different ones to collect, you may spend a lot of time and money attempting to get them all.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The silver proof varieties of these should not, at least, lose much value since they are silver. There will be ups and downs, but overall the silver keeps its value as opposed to clad coins in general. Think of it this way...the value of a 1964 silver quarter today still pays for the gallon of gas that the quarter id din the year it was minted. A also quit collecting the quarters when they went to changing the design so often. They did not appeal enough to me personally to stash away so many clad coins where the vast majority would just lose value over time. Its just the way I collect. I can easily see how someone else might have a blast in hunting them all down. I have thought about pursuing a set of the proof silver ones from time to time. Just never have done it yet with too many other goals in mind. BTW  Edited by Earle42
05/04/2019 11:10 am
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Valued Member
United States
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Moderns aren't worth much, they are a hard investment. Don't collect solely because you think you will make a profit, you'll only bring yourself sadness. Do what makes you happy. Even high grade slabbed State Quarters isn't worth much. Getting together a complete collection of all states is still only worth face value. Now, silver quarters are a whole different ball game. Maybe there you can get all the reveres and make a nice profit if silver spikes again like it did 8 or so years ago. Silver is really cheap right now. It's honestly the perfect time if you ever going to start a complete silver quarter set. But that's my opinion, I'd get advice from others too. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree about silver being the best chance or profit. I you collect to make money, chances are you will be disappointed. Collect what you enjoy. You can get all the proof State Quarter sets for not much more than $50. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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People will do fine financially collecting what they enjoy. No matter what you collect you'll know more about it than dealers and the markets.
Most people in the hobby will tell you not to collect moderns but moderns are where most of the growth in the hobby is.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Collecting is a hobby, something to provide fun and enjoyment. If you are wanting a return on your money buy mutual funds and stocks and collect dividends.
If you LIKE all the different quarter rev designs, by all means collect them, but don't do it with an eye toward making a profit on them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Collecting is a hobby, something to provide fun and enjoyment. If you are wanting a return on your money buy mutual funds and stocks and collect dividends.
If you LIKE all the different quarter rev designs, by all means collect them, but don't do it with an eye toward making a profit on them. I couldn't have said it better (even though I tried). Almost all "investors" in coins lose money but collectors usually can at least break even. Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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I couldn't have said it better (even though I tried). I agree, well stated.  |
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