2013-S MT Rushmore Quarter - Non Proof?

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greenprint Valued Member United States 477 Posts	Posted 08/04/2022 3:33 pm I found a 2013-S Mt Rushmore Quarter in circulation but it looks like a normal business strike and does not look like a proof. As far as I know there were only proof finishes of this quarter. Which makes me wonder what I'm looking at here? On the left is the quarter in question. On the right is another proof quarter from 2002 that I found in circulation. You can really tell the difference that the one from 2002 is defiantly proof, while the one on the left doesn't look like one at all. Thanks for any help identifying my coin. Edited by greenprint 08/04/2022 3:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Dave42 Pillar of the Community United States 571 Posts	Posted 08/04/2022 3:53 pm I believe starting in 2012, the mint did produce coins in San Francisco that were not proofs, but regular business strike quality. I don't know if these were put into circulation, or were part of a special set (someone else might know), but it appears you have one of those. Report this Post to the Staff
datadragon Pillar of the Community United States 1648 Posts	Posted 08/04/2022 4:01 pm In 2012, the U.S. Mint announced that they would begin production of America the Beautiful Quarter dollars at the San Francisco Mint. Their composition and finish would be identical to coins struck at Philadelphia and Denver for circulation, except of course they would bear the S Mint mark. These coins, however, would not be released into circulation, nor would they be included in annual Uncirculated Mint sets. Instead they would be available only in 40-coin rolls and 100-coin bags - the coins will be sold at numismatic premiums above face value. They are somewhat exotic in that they can't be found in circulation, and they are much scarcer than Philadelphia and Denver Mint issues, and even scarcer than the San Francisco Mint Proof issue. https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-c...remiums.html https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-c...-qualit.html Edited by datadragon 08/04/2022 4:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34430 Posts	Posted 08/04/2022 4:36 pm Sounds you've got a 2x2 worthy find there @green. Well done. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1231 Posts	Posted 08/04/2022 4:56 pm When I look at your coin I see a D that has taken a hit not an S but I may be wrong the pictures are not all that sharp Report this Post to the Staff
greenprint Valued Member United States 477 Posts	Posted 08/04/2022 5:44 pm Thanks guys. I'm just now learning of this S non-proof varieties. Thanks a bunch. I looked under a microscope, it's defiantly an S. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/04/2022 6:03 pm Always remove coins from 2x2 holders before taking photos and flatten those staples. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97793 Posts	Posted 08/04/2022 8:25 pm yes, in 2012 the mint started minting 'business' strike quarters from San Francisco, but as far as I know, were not released out for circulation. So finding one in the wild is pretty neat. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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