Post Your Favorite Quarter

abcde12345 · September 16, 2020 9:50PM

It seems like the quarter has always been the work horse of American commerce. More examples- especially the Barber series, shows these coins in worn condition as they changed hands for decades. I know my dad used to talk of getting barber quarters in change up to the early sixties with some frequency.

Post your favorite quarter.
I don't own these, yet they do inspire me:

Here is a write up (again, not provided by me) of each coin:
1896 Barber Quarter PF??: I call this coin the ocean quarter. Deeply toned in shades of ocean blue, magenta, and violet. I would imagine that this coin is mind blowing in hand. In my experience, these colors look absolutely fantastic on proof coins.

1915 Barber Quarter NGC MS66*: In January 2007 I put a low ball bid on this coin at the Heritage FUN sale. Of course I was outbid by Brandon who got if for $400 below wholesale. He then placed it for sale on his site for a fair price. I never ended up buying the coin and have regretted it ever since. An outstanding toned Barber Quarter type coin. Incredibly attractive peripheral bands of green and russet with touches of light blue.

1917 T1 Standing Liberty Quarter MS??: The obverse is patinated in striking ice blue, grape purple, tan, and deep emerald green. The reverse is a wondrous display of pale lavender, mint green, gold, cherry red, and hints of aquamarine. One of the most pleasingly toned SLQ's to be sure.

1928 Standing Liberty Quarter MS??: This coin is a toning enthusiast's dream. If this coin ever returns to the market, potential buyers better bring strong bids and lots of cash becuase this coin is sure to create a frenzy on the auction floor. Deeply toned on both sides in a cornucopia of colors including but not limited to: cherry red, emerald green, electric blue, magenta, yellow, and orange.

1957-D Washington Quarter MS??*: I recall that Brandon described this coin as "mondo beyondo" toning. The 1957 & 1958 mint sets have yielded some of the most impressive toned coins of the modern era. But this quarter is really something special. The vibrant colors are truly spectacular and I will state unequivocally, that this is the simple finest rainbow toned 1957-D Washington quarter I have ever seen. Sunshine yellow, lime green, hot pink, tangerine, red, and emerald green dominate the obverse. Similar colors grace the reverse periphery.

1963 Washington Quarter PF??: Toning collectors like a coin that is unique. How about a pink/purple proof with hints of lime. A bizarre example of an extremely common coin.

koynekwest · September 16, 2020 10:59PM

Twobitcollector · September 17, 2020 2:05AM

I found this in change and as you can see by the holder it was awhile ago.
It's not of any real value but It's the only cud I've ever found in change

sparky64 · September 17, 2020 4:06AM

One of my favorites.

Meltdown · September 17, 2020 4:07AM

ThreeCentSilverFL · September 17, 2020 4:26AM

I like quarters, always have!

ricko · September 17, 2020 5:20AM

I like quarters, all genres...but this one is special to me.... Cheers, RickO

bearcave · September 17, 2020 6:46AM

I like quarters too, I believe like the OP, they are the workhorse of the coin industry!

edited: Looks like I need to take another picture of that one! Little blurry.

matt_dac · September 17, 2020 7:34AM

I don't collect quarters per se, this is the only one I have, so it's my favorite!
Note - the poor picture is the photographer's fault, the coin is quite nice.

ifthevamzarockin · September 17, 2020 7:40AM

This was a fun find and is one of my favorites for now.

abcde12345 · September 17, 2020 1:34PM

A member here sent me this!

(The photo! Not the coin. . .)

ShaunBC5 · September 17, 2020 2:00PM

This is my favorite quarter I own. I won it at an in-person auction when I was 14ish (1996 or so) for $22.50 and have always enjoyed owning it. I’ve been tempted to take it out of its flip, but it reminds me of going to that auction with my dad (who isn’t in to coins) and having a great time.

oih82w8 · September 17, 2020 2:02PM

I dropped many quarters in arcade video games back in the 80's.

chesterb · September 17, 2020 2:07PM

I'm going big on this one!

Kliao · September 17, 2020 2:34PM

This is the only picture of a quarter I have right now. Am looking to get a nice capped bust quarter soon.
1965 clipped planchet found CRH

abcde12345 · September 17, 2020 3:01PM

Look at the weakness above TES in STATES on the reverse and also the weakness on the rim below the date, obverse. I think you have something even a bit more interesting than you may think.

ms70 · September 17, 2020 3:07PM

This is the only one I have. PCGS 15.

bearcave · September 17, 2020 3:08PM

Here is hopefully a better picture than the one above.

coinbuf · September 17, 2020 3:11PM

I think this girl would qualify for the BH @ricko sticker.

abcde12345 · September 17, 2020 3:13PM

@bearcave said:
Here is hopefully a better picture than the one above.

So many proofs in these older PCGS slabs gain a type of slight haze. It is good to see your coin never did.

Varlis · September 17, 2020 3:20PM

fastfreddie · September 17, 2020 3:27PM

NGC30 CAC (Photo credit SVC coins)

PCGS62 CAC denied

Jimnight · September 17, 2020 3:30PM

chesterb · September 17, 2020 3:31PM

@abcde12345 said:
Look at the weakness above TES in STATES on the reverse and also the weakness on the rim below the date, obverse. I think you have something even a bit more interesting than you may think.

The corresponding weakness is the identifier needed to know you have a true clip. I forget how it gets there though.

bearcave · September 17, 2020 3:32PM

@abcde12345 said:

@bearcave said:
Here is hopefully a better picture than the one above.

So many proofs in these older PCGS slabs gain a type of slight haze. It is good to see your coin never did.

You are right! I'm glad it didn't either. 🙂
I'm glad I got the lesson on how to take pictures too!

jabba · September 17, 2020 3:39PM

I’ve got a few but this is my baby

jabba · September 17, 2020 3:41PM

I like this one to

ricko · September 17, 2020 4:17PM

@coinbuf.... Absolutely.... That gets a RickO Blast White sticker.... Really nice quarter. Cheers, RickO

Kliao · September 17, 2020 4:35PM

@abcde12345 said:
Look at the weakness above TES in STATES on the reverse and also the weakness on the rim below the date, obverse. I think you have something even a bit more interesting than you may think.

@chesterb said:

@abcde12345 said:
Look at the weakness above TES in STATES on the reverse and also the weakness on the rim below the date, obverse. I think you have something even a bit more interesting than you may think.

The corresponding weakness is the identifier needed to know you have a true clip. I forget how it gets there though.

I had made a thread when I initially found it. Forum members said that the weakness was described as the Blakesly effect and it is the strike weakness opposite the clip.

SkyMan · September 17, 2020 4:48PM

That's like asking me which is my favorite child. I've got a bunch of Washingtons I really like.

Here's my earliest special quarter, a PR64CAM from a rare proof mintage. Depending on how you tilt it, you can get some nice color or some nice cameo contrast...

winesteven · September 17, 2020 4:55PM

I have two that make it tough to choose my favorite:
1. MS64+ with CAC. PCGS pop just 1, with 6 finer. (Bugger coming out of her nose, lol)
https://images.pcgs.com/TrueView/34008385_Medium.jpg?v=1600386686873