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Why are there no proof Standing liberty quarters?

I was just flipping thru a redbook/ heritage auctions looking at how inexpensive some older proof coins can be had, 3 cent nickels, seated quarters... anyway i went to check out an average price of a slq only to find out none were authorized to be struck and only a few matte proofs exist. Why would they not make a proof of one of the most beautiful coins of that era?

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  • mingotmingot Posts: 1,805 ✭✭✭
    The mint was not producing proofs during the time period when the SLQs were made.

    Ended in 1916 and did not resume until 1936.
  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777
    That sucks when you think about all of the great coins that could have been made with high end proof treatment. Proof peace dollars? Proof standing lib quarters? Holy Smokes!!!! image
    My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable !
  • Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146
    Oh Daniel! , I got a great idea for ya..
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  • garrynotgarrynot Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    That is an interesting observation. A modern coin type without proof examples. If the Washington quarter had remained a commemorative coin in 1932, there would have been proof SLQs. Something to think about.
  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,718 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>That is an interesting observation. A modern coin type without proof examples. If the Washington quarter had remained a commemorative coin in 1932, there would have been proof SLQs. Something to think about. >>

    So, it's George's fault!
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,336 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Oh Daniel! , I got a great idea for ya..
    image >>



    DMPL SLQ's?image

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,315 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have heard some say, and think it is interesting that a couple of proofs MAY have been made.

    I know that this coin linked below had some people questioning its method of production. I have seen it in person and know the owner well. It is pretty freaking sweet with a much different that standard look. Not saying it is a proof, but it is different, whether it be the method of toning or perhaps just an early strike?

    1917-S

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