Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Silver Quarters

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Expert: Dan Moore - 5/8/2009


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I have about 1000 silver quarters.  A dealer offered me $2 each.  Is that an ok price?  Should I look for certain dates and pull them out because I could get more $?  What dates would be worth more???

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Lori,

Assuming these are Washington quarters, the only ones you should even consider pulling out are dated in the 1930's.  Anything dated 1932 (especially if it has a "D" or "S" mintmark on the back), and those other dates in the 1930's that have a "D" or "S" mintmark AND have at least half of Washington's hair details still visible.  These are the only ones that could have any significant added value.  If you find any of these, let me know, and I can figure out values for you.

At current silver prices, $2 per coin is pretty low -- it should be more like $2.50 per coin.

I hope this helps,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

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