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United States
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My recent post about my meager Washington quarter collection got me to thinking about the numismatic merits of this coin. To me, it's not a terribly interesting series: no real keys (save 1932) and the design itself is pretty bland. Ever since 1999, the reverse has been a revolving door of designs honoring the states, national parks... well, you know the drill. While all these designs are interesting to a degree, at some point they became tiresome to me. It's as if poor George had become simply an anchor for a series of gimmicks the mint had thought up. It's gotten to the point that I miss that bland eagle reverse! Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox and get to my point. I'm sure there are many collectors who enjoy this series more than I do. Since I know I'll never have all of them myself, I'd love to see photos of someone's complete collection. Anyone? Edited by jpsned
02/06/2023 07:15 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Well, this one--found in circulation several years ago--is my favorite...   |
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 United States
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I like the quarter. My collection of quarters takes up 7 Dansco albums so far..
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United States
218 Posts |
I don't have a collection of quarters (or much really) but I do have an unpopular quarter opinion: the classic Washington design used from 1932-1998 (especially pre-"spaghettification" of Washington's hair that became evident in the mid-90s) is my favorite American quarter design. I've long said we need to retire all the endless billion backs series and bring the eagle back! The State Quarters were a gimmick and everything else since then has just grown increasingly tiresome with time; fewer and fewer laypeople are collecting them, and even collectors are starting to agree it's time to give it a rest. |
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United States
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I'm on record--hoping for a 50 state + Territories quarter series devoted to the most quirky yet iconic roadside attraction in each, For example, Montana's Penguin Colossus at Cut Bank.
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I'm on record--hoping for a 50 state + Territories quarter series devoted to the most quirky yet iconic roadside attraction in each, For example, Montana's Penguin Colossus at Cut Bank. Montana's lucky if it gets on the National weather reports!  Oh, maybe Cut Bank!  |
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I like the quarter. My collection of quarters takes up 7 Dansco albums so far..  I like it, too. I have the original 1932-1998 series complete and have been collecting and completing all the special ones since then.  |
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United States
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50 States, America the Beautiful, American Women... I like all of the rotating reverse designs of the past 24 years! They add just the right amount of difficulty to the search, for a somewhat casual collector like myself. The designs have been interesting and often beautiful. When I track down the remaining three America the Beautiful issues I'm still missing, it will be a happy day. I guess I just like gimmicks. :)
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I guess I just like gimmicks.  I am sure the quarters will keep on changing for as long as they make them. |
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I like it, too. I have the original 1932-1998 series complete and have been collecting and completing all the special ones since then. Me too, almost all my quarters are in BU condition. (from 1963 to present) and working on '32-'62 upgrades to BU. |
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United States
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All of my modern "gimmicky backed" quarters sit in a large vintage Anchor Hocking ashtray and I pull from them to pay for a mouse once a week to feed my snake.
I used to collect them but its just gotten to be too much and I'm not thrilled with many of the designs, so I ended that endeavor. I much prefer the eagle back.
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United States
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@numismax it's nice to see somebody else shares my opinion! I thought there'd be more of us on a forum like this.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Since I maintain my quarter collection through roll searching, I have no problem holding onto MS grade examples of any quarter I find--always looking to upgrade as I find things. It's effortless, and only costs me 25 cents for each piece I decide to keep. I spend more on chocolate covered donuts.
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United States
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Loved the ATB series but was ready for it to be done, it started off great but when they started minting 700 mil- 1 billion of each it wasnt fun anymore |
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Australia
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As a collector from down under, I quite like the U.S. quarters. I have nearly a complete collection since 1999, but prior to that I still have lots of holes to fill. This is my favourite...   |
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This is my favourite... Nice example! |
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Posted 02/06/2023 07:33 am
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
