Circulation finds; #1 a 2010 Cent (finally) and an UNC 1978D Quarter (how did this get into pocket c

SanctionII

Finally received a 2010 Cent in change. It is from the Philly Mint and I find that strange being that I live in No. Cal. The obverse bust of Lincoln looks so much better in higher relief, instead of the flat relief of the past 10 or so years. The prior flat relief makes Lincoln look cartoonish. I like the look of the reverse also. Surprisingly the coin has only a few minor spots you can see only with a loupe and it is free of marks. A Dansco hole filler.

The 1978D quarter is amazing. It looks like it just popped out of the striking chamber. Original skin, with a soft luster, pewter in color and strong strike. Definitely a keeper. Wonder where it spent the last 32+ years?

UTTM07

A couple months ago I got a 1972 D quarter that was so nice I almost thought it was silver. Some people just save buckets of coins for years...

19Lyds

Both of those quarters are available in US Mint™ Sets with little retail value unless they grade MS67 or higher for the 78D and MS66 or higher for the 72D. I could understand someone just spending them since selling them can be way more expensive than they are worth given current fee's charged by eBay and PayPal.

They do make good album coins though.

Overdate

I just received two 2010-D dimes in change at a fast food restaurant. I guess they serve fast coins too!

tahoe98

...you guys are doing alright. i have yet to receive a 2010 OR a 2009 ANYTHING in change yet!