Featured Finds Thread

There are no Proof W quarters. All 2019 W Quarters were put into Circulation to inspire coin collecting. So a proof is not attainable. Also uncirculated in theory is unattainable,, however being as Uncirculated is a condition state and not a definition, it is possible to get one considered uncirculated. There are 5 quarter designs for this year, The mint is making 2 million of each design which will have the W mint mark, and dropping them directly into circulation, none are being made for sale through the mint to collectors.
edit: Proofs are not available for W mint marks only, A proof will have an S Mint mark and the details will have a frosted appearance.
So far 4 of 5 deaigns have been released.
!. American Memorial Park (N. Marianas)
2. Lowell Park
3. Guam (War in the pacific)
4. San Antonio Mission (released August 26th)

have found 7 so far. 4 AMP 2 Lowell 1 War in the pacific.
Here is a Picture of one.


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Thanks, Mike!

 

Bakers.....If it has a W mint mark then it is special indeed. If it has a P,D or S mint mark it is not one of the special ones. I myself would save an S mint mark though since for me here on the East coast they are much harder to find. Post a picture of it if you can. I'd like to see it.

 

Nope - It's a D. Which I suppose makes sense since Denver is the closest mint to us. Boo.

 

A PROOF coin has a "Mirror " finish on the background. They are specially made and polished to a high quality standards. the higher points will have a frosted appearance to them.

 

Throw it in the jewelry box and save it. the new quarters are so badly made, that I expect them to be worn smooth in a few years and nice ones may command a premium! LOL

 

I've been helping my grandson collect all the state quarters, so if he doesn't already have one of these it will go into his collection. I have an old tin in which I've saved a variety of older coins - Eisenhower 50 cent piece came from my grandfather when it was brand new.

 

The STATE quarters and the America the Beautiful Quarters are 2 different runs. The State quarters were issued 1999- 2008 . The America the beautiful Quarters are from 2010 through now. America the beautiful quarters features National/State parks. They can be told apart pretty easily, The ATB series has a raised ring around the picture on the back. State quarters don't. Time to start another collection with the granson

 

Thanks for the explanation!

 

Lovely necklace, obb. The beads look like Chinese beeswax amber, very popular in China. This darker colour is often achieved by a special heat treatment called steam dyeing. Can't say for sure if these are amber or treated, here is what to look for:

https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2016-gemnews-steam-dyed-amber

Even if they are treated, they are probably amber and it is a beauty.

 

Sorry - I meant the National Parks. But since they're designated by the state they're in, I misspoke. He does have all the State Quarters already.

 

Muchas gracias! I've not had a UV on it yet, I'll let you know what transpires. Dead pleased with it.

 

Aww, @Bronwen We have a Tortie, too! Soooo cute!

Thanks for posting your mouse pad lounger.

 

THAT, M'man, is STUNNING!!!!! Great find & GREAT polishing!!!!!

 

@daveydempsey, does that US half-dime have any value?? Otherwise, NICE, NICE HAUL!!!!!

 

From the little 'twists' at the very ends, it looks like they may have stood up in something or other......very NICE!!!!

 

Thank You!!! More than I would have thought!! I HAD an old coffee can that I'd put a bunch of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and half dollars that were from mostly when my Dad was growing up (he was born in 1917)....and before....so..... however, one day when I looked recently, the pennies were there, but all the "silver" was gone.....I'd wrapped them long time ago in tissue to keep them separate.....guess it made it too easy for some repairman working in the cellar at some point......it won't kill me, but I hate the thought...of someone taking something.... just never got around to researching them.....and knew some were in the 1800s.....ah well.......

 

My favourite find in some time. Got these at auction for £40. Couldn't believe my luck. They came with a Hammersley queen anne teapot, creamer and bowl that will more than cover the £40 and then some. Also came with a set of cast iron victorian scales with weights, a ships bell, a spong coffee grinder and quite a few other bits and bobs. Someone was sleeping that day.

 

No pics, but bought 10 vintage Better Homes and Gardens Cook Books and some Haggadah's for Passover time.