any coin guys here?

[Dylan W.]

I found a quarter in my change today, it looked shinier than the rest. It's a 1994 with an ''s'' on it.

I looked it up and this is all I found on it.
http://www.coinfacts.com/quarter_dollars/washington_quarter_dollars/1994s_quarter_dollar_silver.htm

Anyone have anymore info on it? Is it worth more than .25?

Also..notice the ''zero'' in the coin strikes category, while the proofs are over 700 thousand,
while other coins have high numbers in both categories. It's got me curious anyway.

 

[Tom@Hilltop_Machine]

I am. Its a proof only issue. Not worth much more than 25 cents since its out of its original packaging and has been circulated.

 

[Dylan W.]

ok Thanks Tom. I was'nt sure, it looked so shiny and I saw the word SILVER!
Oh well, I'm gonna hold onto it anyway...might see a warewolf oneday..lol
Thanks.


By the way, can you give me a short schooling on what a ''proof'' coin is, as opposed to a regular one? I am guessing someone spent it by accident?

 

[RatLabGuy]

I have one of those too.
When I received my Eagle Scout award back in, um I guess it was early '95, the youth leader at my church gave it to me asa kind of token congrats gift.
'cept its a '64... still not worth a whole lot but cool

 

[Dylan W.]

I have one of those too.
When I received my Eagle Scout award back in, um I guess it was early '95, the youth leader at my church gave it to me asa kind of token congrats gift.
'cept its a '64... still not worth a whole lot but cool

yeah, theyre definately cool. It really stands out in a pile of other quarters. Almost looks softer than the rest.

 

[rockcity]

By the way, can you give me a short schooling on what a ''proof'' coin is, as opposed to a regular one? I am guessing someone spent it by accident?

a "proof" coin is one that has never been touched by human hands nor circulated.

I've been collecting US Proof Sets since, well, way back when. Other than mistakes, these go up in value quite quickly. As more and more are produced they are slowing down in the increase in value, but the older ones are still going up pretty good.

Check these 2009 sets out: http://www.coinnews.net/2009/05/26/us-mint-2009-proof-set/

 

[rokntoy]

Got a 1909 dime in some change once still have it.

 

[y2kcrawler]

That reminds me - I have a coin collection I started when I was a kid. I have quite a few coins from countries that no longer exist. Including a square copper coin. I need money, I might look into selling em now!

That and my comic book collection full of 1st editions. Need to see if this stuff is worth something!!

 

[snappy]

I'll give you a nickel and two dimes for it. Three coins are better than one...Used this a couple of times with my younger sister only it would be a nickel and a few pennies.

 

[y2kcrawler]

Rippin off your little sis snappy... I know times are tough but damn! ha ha

 

[snappy]

Rippin off your little sis snappy... I know times are tough but damn! ha ha

That was 25 years ago. It's just the fact that Dylan reminds me of a little girl!!!

 

[6BangBronk]

The silver quarters are worth more. They circulated between 1932-64. I jumped at the offer of trading quarters for a little kid one time when a coke machine wouldn't take their quarter. Silver quarters makes a distinctive sound when they land. Being that I've heard one before, I recognized the sound right away. I will probably pull some time in hell for that.

 

[dmoore714]

Proof coins usually come in a permanently sealed plastic case, and you pay more than face value for them. It's strange to think that someone would remove one from the case only to spend it. That's instant and permanent depreciation.

You never know what those old collections might be worth though. I listed a few old boy scout order of the arrow patches on ebay recently. Some of those patches that I paid $3 for back in the 90's are selling for $150 or more now. Can you say "new tires"

 

[Dylan W.]

That was 25 years ago. It's just the fact that Dylan reminds me of a little girl!!!

That explains alot...stay far far away...unless you have candy.

 

[snappy]

That explains alot...stay far far away...unless you have candy.

Got it by the bag full, now if I had a lepercon(sp) on the side of a carpet van I'd be set!

 

[Dylan W.]

my van guy aint no leprechaun...he aint even wearing green.
He is representing the hard working, good looking , genius that owns the van.

 

[Reid]

diggin up an old thread

a long time ago i was given a $10 1881 gold coin.

the coin contains .48 troy oz of gold.

i know Gold is pretty high right now something around $1000 a troy oz.

i dont really know anything about coins, just that i have small bag full...and have no idea where i got them. just been given them over the years by family.

Times are rough and i dont really care much about coin collecting sooooooo....

whats the best way to make money off these things and not get ripped off?

 

[Dylan W.]

diggin up an old thread
a long time ago i was given a $10 1881 gold coin.
the coin contains .48 troy oz of gold.
i know Gold is pretty high right now something around $1000 a troy oz.
i dont really know anything about coins, just that i have small bag full...and have no idea where i got them. just been given them over the years by family.
Times are rough and i dont really care much about coin collecting sooooooo....
whats the best way to make money off these things and not get ripped off?

mail them to me!...jk

maybe try a coin forum.

 

[ord.sgt.26NC]

remember you have gold value and numismatic value added together.Gold coins bring a higher value numismaticly since alot where destroyed by FDR in the mid 30's.I metal detect for colonial era relics and old coins.Never found a gold coin and that club is pretty exclusive.

 

[Tom@Hilltop_Machine]

diggin up an old thread
a long time ago i was given a $10 1881 gold coin.
the coin contains .48 troy oz of gold.
i know Gold is pretty high right now something around $1000 a troy oz.
i dont really know anything about coins, just that i have small bag full...and have no idea where i got them. just been given them over the years by family.
Times are rough and i dont really care much about coin collecting sooooooo....
whats the best way to make money off these things and not get ripped off?

What you have should be a liberty head eagle minted from 1866-1907. The 1881 had a fairly large minting that year. They were minted at 4 different mints. Check the reverse of the coin at the 6 oclock position under the the eagles talons. If there is nothing there then it was minted in philadelphia. If there is a "cc" then it was minted in carson city. If there is a "s" there then it was minted in san francisco. If there is a "o" there then it was minted in new orleans. If it has a cc or o on the back then it is worth more then a san francisco or philadelphia issue. Also the better the coins condition and less wear it has also adds to its value. I have a few dealers i personally know and trust that would give you a fair price if you do decide to sell it.

 

[Bullardbs]

got a 1959 silver quarter at work today for change

 

[Reid]

cool tknopp, thanks for the insight. no mint marking on it so assume it from philidelphia.

if its worth anything i am looking to move it. its in great condition. Send me a PM with your contact and i'll give them a call.