"W" Westpoint mint mark

[Dozer D]

I know that many of you CRH find proofs, 'S' mints etc , but has anyone out there ever found a recent "W" mint mark coin ?
I doubt if there would be any, but just as we find proof coins that have been broken out of set, the possibility of a 'W' also exists.

 

[ckrakowski]

The only W minted coin I could see being found in rolls is the 1996W dime. The West Point mint tends to mint coins for collectors. I have read that some people have gotten the 1996W dime in change but not in a roll.


Here is a post that someone sayd they got one from a mcdonalds and they also post a picture.

1996W Roosevelt Dime - Coin Community Forum

 

[scottw]

I have been fortunate enough to find 2 of these in the last 25 years.
I have also been unfortunate enough to have lost them both to theft.

 

[usandthem]

I have been fortunate enough to find 2 of these in the last 25 years.
I have also been unfortunate enough to have lost them both to theft.

It's only been 20 years since they were minted. Just sayin'.

 

[enamel7]

It's only been 20 years since they were minted. Just sayin'.

I think he means he's been collecting that long.

 

[Guest 1551]

It's only been 20 years since they were minted. Just sayin'.

hahaha nice

 

[Twitch]

To me, the two holy grails of CRH'ing are the 1996-W dime and the 1976-S 40% quarter (BU or PF), the rarest of the rare. Barbers, seated anything, Morgans, whatever. Find the '96-W or '76-S silver quarter and you've joined select company. I've found 4 '76-S silver halves but I'll never find the quarters that were put into circulation with them.

 

[mxh5891]

To me, the two holy grails of CRH'ing are the 1996-W dime and the 1976-S 40% quarter (BU or PF), the rarest of the rare. Barbers, seated anything, Morgans, whatever. Find the '96-W or '76-S silver quarter and you've joined select company. I've found 4 '76-S silver halves but I'll never find the quarters that were put into circulation with them.

Is the 1996-W a silver dime? I only edge check dimes so if it's clad then I will never find one.

 

[boristhespider88]

Is the 1996-W a silver dime? I only edge check dimes so if it's clad then I will never find one.

They are clad.

 

[scottw]

Ya, didnt find that many of them before 96! lol I guess it just seems the last 20 years have taken 50 years to unfold!

 

[SilverLunker]

To me, the two holy grails of CRH'ing are the 1996-W dime and the 1976-S 40% quarter (BU or PF), the rarest of the rare. Barbers, seated anything, Morgans, whatever. Find the '96-W or '76-S silver quarter and you've joined select company. I've found 4 '76-S silver halves but I'll never find the quarters that were put into circulation with them.

I service vending machines and a few years ago I came across 2 1976 BU silver quarters! I know they have some value but didn't think they were rare.

 

[GMan00001]

I know I found the 1996-W dime, maybe 6 or 7 years ago.

I think I've also found the 1976-S silver quarter, but I can't remember for sure.

I haven't been searching much for the past couple years as other hobbies have taken over my time. I still read a few posts every week, but usually don't have much to add.

 

[boristhespider88]

I service vending machines and a few years ago I came across 2 1976 BU silver quarters! I know they have some value but didn't think they were rare.

They aren't rare, just a rare occurrence to find them in circulation compared to the much higher chances you have to find the half or dollar coin from the same set.

 

[gmrestoparts]

I found 1 1996W dime in the year or so I did dimes about 5 years ago.

 

[baddbluff]

That's pretty amazing that some of you have found '96 W dimes in rolls. I can't imagine many at all are out there. I wonder if the mint thee the unsold coins back in the day into circulation the way they do with the unsold NIFC halves. Seems like the only possible explanation. I only edge search dimes so I will never find one.

 

[Dozer D]

Since I rim & date search dimes, I guess I'll have to watch a little closer from now on. I check about 150 boxes per year, but haven't caught my eye yet. Thanks for the heads up guys. HH DozerD