Found a pleasant surprise in the cash register yesterday...

Lambeau

I was counting my till when I saw a proof quarter just sitting in there. I picked it up and it's a pretty good looking bicentennial Washington. I have no idea why someone would crack their dad's proof set for a few cents but I was pleased to find that little gift! Anyways, just thought I'd let you guys know. I'll probably post some pics when I get some more time.

COALPORTER

90% silver Proof? (I guess this is the only way they were made).
Nice find.

Sometimes, richer collectors spend these so you can have the fun of finding it. OR sometimes people steal coin collections and then just spend them at the store.

19Lyds

<< <i>90% silver Proof? (I guess this is the only way they were made).
Nice find.

Sometimes, richer collectors spend these so you can have the fun of finding it. OR sometimes people steal coin collections and then just spend them at the store. >>



BiCentennial Quarters were available in CopperNickel clad via the 1975 and 1976 Proof Sets as well as the 40% silver clad versions in the three piece sets.

lope208

It was probably an extra proof that someone had from cracking the rest of the set for Dansco's or grading submissions.

Sometimes dealers will dump some cheap modern proofs into the tills as well.

Still cool though, I've never found a proof in circulation myself.

Lambeau

This one looks like it's the 40% silver.