Florida state quarter out of Prood set found in change

[qaela4]

This thing is so shiny it raised flags. My wife got it in her change, weighed it out at 6.3 grams. 90% silver. First day in weeks I don't get out to hunt and the first silver I see in weeks...go figure.

 

[Rawhide]

how do identify a proof quarter

 

[NHBandit]

how do identify a proof quarter

Besides the obvious polished look to the background & the frosted bust of Washington it's an S mint. For the past several years the San Francisco mint has only produced proof coins

 

[thrifty76now]

Could be from someones proof set that was busted up and spent from pops coin collection?

 

[qaela4]

how do identify a proof quarter

Also the weight difference, the proofs weigh in at 6.3 grams, the regular clad at 5.6 grams.

 

[Argentium]

Super find there ! Probably the result of a drug thug break and enter grab .

 

[sutphin]

4 SCORE A SILVER QUARTER , SWEET .

 

[CRUSADER]

Good save.

 

[Rawhide]

Never thought to look for proof quarters

 

[qaela4]

Never thought to look for proof quarters

They are usually sold in sets, unless a private owner breaks up the set. Each year has one of each coin, you can get them in 90% silver or clad. You will probably never find one if "looking" for them, but you can't miss it if you do see one.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Tell your wife nice find. I know how you feel. We were in a Florida airport a few years back, & my wife looks on the chair next to her & there sat an Indian Head Penny. She handed it to me & said " I don't even need a metal detector ".

 

[Rawhide]

Wife does that all the time

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