Halves Q?

[uncubano13]

Is there any value in keeping the ones from 1982 or 1983, i thought I heard someone tell me there was some value to them once at some point in time?

 

[sagittarius98]

No value. The 1983-P and D quarters do have value from MS-60 up, I keep the AU ones too, since they may have some value in the future.

 

[uncubano13]

Thank you for the reply, I just seen that on a grey sheet per roll they go for between $70 - $125 per BU roll! lol

 

[halfnhalf]

I think he was referring to halves,not quarters

 

[uncubano13]

I'm talking about halves! lol

 

[Twitch]

The halves may have a 'no FG' error. Look on the back for the designers initials. If they're not there I keep them.

 

[Diver_Down]

The '82 and '83 coins (all denominations) are a condition rarity. Some have begun saving AU grades, but the current demand is for mint state coins. The situation back in the early '80's had forced federal budget cutbacks. One of the items was the production/distribution of mint sets in '82 and '83. There were none. Souvenir sets would be produced and only available at the respective mints. If you wanted a mint state coin for your collection, your source was either souvenir sets or the initial release of circulation strike coins. The problem was that saving rolls had grown out of favor by the earlier '80's. And the usual annual distribution of Mint Sets for collectors was not to be. The news of the unavailability of Mint Sets became aware to the numismatic community after the yearly production had already been released into circulation. Consequently there is a restricted supply for mint state coins to satisfy the demand. Now, the quarter has a higher demand than the other denominations as the influx of State Quarter collectors has expanded their collection to include earlier issues of the quarter. Back in '98, the roll prices for quarters were similar to those that you quoted for halves. If there ever is an increase in collectors of the other denominations, then they too will enjoy a surge in prices as there is a restricted supply in mint state specimens.

 

[uncubano13]

Thank you for that info.

 

[sagittarius98]

The '82 and '83 coins (all denominations) are a condition rarity. Some have begun saving AU grades, but the current demand is for mint state coins. The situation back in the early '80's had forced federal budget cutbacks. One of the items was the production/distribution of mint sets in '82 and '83. There were none. Souvenir sets would be produced and only available at the respective mints. If you wanted a mint state coin for your collection, your source was either souvenir sets or the initial release of circulation strike coins. The problem was that saving rolls had grown out of favor by the earlier '80's. And the usual annual distribution of Mint Sets for collectors was not to be. The news of the unavailability of Mint Sets became aware to the numismatic community after the yearly production had already been released into circulation. Consequently there is a restricted supply for mint state coins to satisfy the demand. Now, the quarter has a higher demand than the other denominations as the influx of State Quarter collectors has expanded their collection to include earlier issues of the quarter. Back in '98, the roll prices for quarters were similar to those that you quoted for halves. If there ever is an increase in collectors of the other denominations, then they too will enjoy a surge in prices as there is a restricted supply in mint state specimens.

Great info. I think the lack of roll saving was also caused by the new commemoratives that were released.

 

[Diver_Down]

Great info. I think the lack of roll saving was also caused by the new commemoratives that were released.

Absolutely. The trend in the '50's and '60's was to set aside rolls when they were released. Because there was so much supply on the market, when collectors tried to sell the rolls in the '70's, they received little incentive (beyond what precious metal content the denominations held) over face. It wasn't worth the effort to set aside rolls. When the new commemorative coins were issued after a 20+ year hiatus, it was an easy choice to for collectors with a limited budget to choose between commemorative coins with precious metal or a roll of clad. Now, with a OBW roll of quarters fetching north of $700 a roll, it would have been prudent to tuck a roll or two aside at the time.