I think $650 is kind of steep. I feel bad for the people shelling that out. Its going to be very sobering in a month or two when they are $100.
Or sobering when you can't buy one for less then $1,000. Time will tell
Ummm… thinking out loud here, but if these end up holding at $1,000+ each, that would mean the broader coin market is pouring more than $250 million into this single issue. (250,000 mintage × $1k+ = quarter-billion dollars in collector value.) @jmlanzaf or @NJCoin, correct my math if I’m off, but that doesn’t sound very “sobering” to me. That sounds more like 7–9 tequila shots chased with a few beers — pure optimism and wishful thinking… 😅 BUT fully agree that time will tell, indeed.
I tend to agree. But there's an old saying on Wall Street, "the market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent."
I would be surprised if they are over $100 longer term. But mid-mania...?
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@coiner said:
No one gets 800 in a box of $1000.
And it definitely would not have been rolled in nearly solid rolls if mixed in with ballistic bags of $50,000 face.
Something just doesnt sound right - but more power to the guy that got them (likely he has some partners to share his find with.....)
It was 815 in a box of $500 face, you can see the video for yourself. Clearly the Mint didn't mix them in very well (or at all) when putting them into the ballistic bags.
Dont take my quote out of context. I saw the video.
A ballistic bag is a huge $50,000 face bag that is rolled by coin providers and distributed in boxes. The mint does not roll the coins.
The USM - for the W quarter program - sat the W quarters in a separate bag on top of the ballistic bag contents. I assume they would do the same for these privy quarters.
It's easy to NOT distribute those privy's evenly when you sprinkle them in heavy handed to a few boxes. Hence why you end up with 815 in one box of 2000.
There are approx 63 million Declearation of Independence Qtrs produced by the USM per their figures. That gives us a .004 rate of distribution. On a $1000 box that's 16 privy's.
OK - so double it, triple it, make it 10x the normal rate = nowhere near 815 coins in a single box.
Now tell me 815 in one box of 4,000 quarters ($500 face) is normal.
@rec78 said:
I will be rushing to my bank early monday morning to order quarter boxes! I will be happy finding just one!
Truely, with this many found in one box the price will drop very fast. Even at $100 per coin finding 815 is an instant $80,000 profit!
It's likely your bank will give one of three responses when you ask for these quarters:
1) What quarter? Independence Day Quarter? I've never heard of it.
2) We dont have any.
3) If we order quarter boxes, we cant guarantee what we get.
Good Luck.
Of course you don't know what you will get -but if you don't hunt them. you will not find any. My bank does not have any quarters on hand, I know that, I have to order them. My bank will order me any coin boxes that I ask them too. I may get nothing, but then I may even get a silver or "W" quarter or two. You never know.
NGC Offers $2,500 Cash Bounty on First Submission of the Circulating July 4th Privy Quarter
Posted on 6/25/2026
The first NGC collector member to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the special “July 4th” privy mark will be eligible to win $2,500 cash.
Attention, collectors — if you’re looking for a special way to commemorate the US Mint releases celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States (while securing some extra cash along the way), this challenge is for you!
NGC® is putting a bounty on the July 4th Privy Declaration of Independence Quarter — a circulating rarity that is being released in honor of its titular holiday. The first collector to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the “July 4th” privy mark to NGC for grading will receive a bounty of $2,500 cash. This friendly competition is open to anyone with a paid NGC collector account. Please note: NGC Dealers are not eligible to receive the $2,500 bounty.
Whether you think you can or, think you can't, you're right.
@coiner said:
No one gets 800 in a box of $1000.
And it definitely would not have been rolled in nearly solid rolls if mixed in with ballistic bags of $50,000 face.
Something just doesnt sound right - but more power to the guy that got them (likely he has some partners to share his find with.....)
Rob has uploaded videos and done livestreams for years and years, he shows the good and the bad and doesn't plant stuff. Most of his hunts are mundane, as you can expect, but when you go through millions of coins like he does you get lucky every once in a while. I know for a fact that he's honest.
@SoFlo said:
NGC Offers $2,500 Cash Bounty on First Submission of the Circulating July 4th Privy Quarter
Posted on 6/25/2026
The first NGC collector member to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the special “July 4th” privy mark will be eligible to win $2,500 cash.
Attention, collectors — if you’re looking for a special way to commemorate the US Mint releases celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States (while securing some extra cash along the way), this challenge is for you!
NGC® is putting a bounty on the July 4th Privy Declaration of Independence Quarter — a circulating rarity that is being released in honor of its titular holiday. The first collector to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the “July 4th” privy mark to NGC for grading will receive a bounty of $2,500 cash. This friendly competition is open to anyone with a paid NGC collector account. Please note: NGC Dealers are not eligible to receive the $2,500 bounty.
Old news and kinda inappropriate to post on our host's forum since they are conducting a $5000 prize.
Also, safe to assume both of these prizes have already been claimed by now.
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
One should learn to appreciate other people's "treasures".
Obviously you couldn't care less about this coin and I most likely couldn't care less about your coins but I would never call them trash.
@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
Proof and business strike issues are usually very separate entities to collectors. Plus, these special quarters were actually made for circulation.
So, from 1900 to today business strike quarter low mintages lower than 250,000 include 01-s 13-s 16 P. They were just coins put into circulation, no announcement or rewards for finding them. So I think this situation for a clad quarter is different. It might be the first of many such coin drops to come or the only one. I like it. I think it's fun, so what if it's worth "only" 50 bucks, but hey man you got it for a quarter! Not trash at all in my opinion..
BASELESS METAL COINS are trash. My opinion, and I follow my money which I spend zero bucks on baseless clad.
This observation has been pondered since 1965 when silver was taken away way back when paper promises were made in lieu of precious metal backing.
Precious metal coins are worth something more than Hollis 250k give away gifts you covet. His 25c's costs far less than a 25c face to stamp out.
I bought FIVE silver 2026S 25c's for a fraction of his free bee clad 25c struck in worthless baseless metal buyers are clamoring for on fleabay.
Drop 5 grand, or a grand or drop a lowly Benjamin, 250k is not a low mintage for circ baseless metal swill as everything this year is bumped up 250k ish and things I am buying are made of real .999 fine silver and will not sell out anytime soon.
@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
One should learn to appreciate other people's "treasures".
Obviously you couldn't care less about this coin and I most likely couldn't care less about your coins but I would never call them trash.
I would pay $1 for one if I could take my coin of choice out of a roll.
If a picture wasn't going very well I'd put a puppy dog in it, always a mongrel, you know, never one of the full bred puppies. And then I'd put a bandage on its foot... I liked it when I did it, but now I'm sick of it.
Norman Rockwell
@Mr Lindy said:
BASELESS METAL COINS are trash. My opinion, and I follow my money which I spend zero bucks on baseless clad.
This observation has been pondered since 1965 when silver was taken away way back when paper promises were made in lieu of precious metal backing.
Precious metal coins are worth something more than Hollis 250k give away gifts you covet. His 25c's costs far less than a 25c face to stamp out.
I bought FIVE silver 2026S 25c's for a fraction of his free bee clad 25c struck in worthless baseless metal buyers are clamoring for on fleabay.
Drop 5 grand, or a grand or drop a lowly Benjamin, 250k is not a low mintage for circ baseless metal swill as everything this year is bumped up 250k ish and things I am buying are made of real .999 fine silver and will not sell out anytime soon.
@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
One should learn to appreciate other people's "treasures".
Obviously you couldn't care less about this coin and I most likely couldn't care less about your coins but I would never call them trash.
You are the type of collector who is so arrogant I have no interest in discussing coins with you.
@mr1931S said:
I would pay $1 for one if I could take my coin of choice out of a roll.
Looks like one seller on the 'Bay is closing in on 100K for selling 153 coins ! UNREAL ! Under $160 face !
Good for them !!!
Yup. We have confirmed 2 sellers who found "monster" quarter boxes of the privy quarters.
Appears whomever was responsible for distributing them in to rolls got lazy or careless and didn't take the time to seperate the privy coins so at least 2 boxes contained hundreds of them.
Extremely lucky for some and very unfortunate for the rest of us hoping to find them on our own.
@mr1931S said:
I would pay $1 for one if I could take my coin of choice out of a roll.
Looks like one seller on the 'Bay is closing in on 100K for selling 153 coins ! UNREAL ! Under $160 face !
Good for them !!!
Yup. We have confirmed 2 sellers who found "monster" quarter boxes of the privy quarters.
Appears whomever was responsible for distributing them in to rolls got lazy or careless and didn't take the time to seperate the privy coins so at least 2 boxes contained hundreds of them.
Extremely lucky for some and very unfortunate for the rest of us hoping to find them on our own.
I am not giving up the hunt!
I'm not also.... Has any forum members found any ?
@mr1931S said:
I would pay $1 for one if I could take my coin of choice out of a roll.
Looks like one seller on the 'Bay is closing in on 100K for selling 153 coins ! UNREAL ! Under $160 face !
Good for them !!!
Yup. We have confirmed 2 sellers who found "monster" quarter boxes of the privy quarters.
Appears whomever was responsible for distributing them in to rolls got lazy or careless and didn't take the time to seperate the privy coins so at least 2 boxes contained hundreds of them.
Extremely lucky for some and very unfortunate for the rest of us hoping to find them on our own.
I am not giving up the hunt!
I'm not also.... Has any forum members found any ?
If they have, they ain't telling. I have a few Jefferson rolls I will be searching tomorrow.
@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
Where do you get 271K -- the mint ats is 4310 for the 2026 silver set and that will be exhausted soon enough. The privy quarters are business strike and not available in any set -- we are lucky that Hollis gave away a bunch of pairs it will bring the price down for those who want them.
Just because you don't want one (and I don't) does not mean anything.
@mr1931S said:
I would pay $1 for one if I could take my coin of choice out of a roll.
Looks like one seller on the 'Bay is closing in on 100K for selling 153 coins ! UNREAL ! Under $160 face !
Good for them !!!
Yup. We have confirmed 2 sellers who found "monster" quarter boxes of the privy quarters.
Appears whomever was responsible for distributing them in to rolls got lazy or careless and didn't take the time to seperate the privy coins so at least 2 boxes contained hundreds of them.
Extremely lucky for some and very unfortunate for the rest of us hoping to find them on our own.
I am not giving up the hunt!
I'm not also.... Has any forum members found any ?
@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
Proof and business strike issues are usually very separate entities to collectors. Plus, these special quarters were actually made for circulation.
True. And the silver metal "variety" has never had the same interest as a different die variety.
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@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
Where do you get 271K -- the mint ats is 4310 for the 2026 silver set and that will be exhausted soon enough. The privy quarters are business strike and not available in any set -- we are lucky that Hollis gave away a bunch of pairs it will bring the price down for those who want them.
Just because you don't want one (and I don't) does not mean anything.
Collect what you want and let others do the same.
He's talking about the total mintage of 271k which is actually close to the 250k for the privy
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@Mr Lindy said:
BASELESS METAL COINS are trash. My opinion, and I follow my money which I spend zero bucks on baseless clad.
This observation has been pondered since 1965 when silver was taken away way back when paper promises were made in lieu of precious metal backing.
Precious metal coins are worth something more than Hollis 250k give away gifts you covet. His 25c's costs far less than a 25c face to stamp out.
I bought FIVE silver 2026S 25c's for a fraction of his free bee clad 25c struck in worthless baseless metal buyers are clamoring for on fleabay.
Drop 5 grand, or a grand or drop a lowly Benjamin, 250k is not a low mintage for circ baseless metal swill as everything this year is bumped up 250k ish and things I am buying are made of real .999 fine silver and will not sell out anytime soon.
@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
One should learn to appreciate other people's "treasures".
Obviously you couldn't care less about this coin and I most likely couldn't care less about your coins but I would never call them trash.
Do you feel the same about a base metal swill coin struck in 1909 at San Fran with VDB initials?
I take it you despise base metal chain cents?
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@SoFlo said:
NGC Offers $2,500 Cash Bounty on First Submission of the Circulating July 4th Privy Quarter
Posted on 6/25/2026
The first NGC collector member to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the special “July 4th” privy mark will be eligible to win $2,500 cash.
Attention, collectors — if you’re looking for a special way to commemorate the US Mint releases celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States (while securing some extra cash along the way), this challenge is for you!
NGC® is putting a bounty on the July 4th Privy Declaration of Independence Quarter — a circulating rarity that is being released in honor of its titular holiday. The first collector to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the “July 4th” privy mark to NGC for grading will receive a bounty of $2,500 cash. This friendly competition is open to anyone with a paid NGC collector account. Please note: NGC Dealers are not eligible to receive the $2,500 bounty.
Old news and kinda inappropriate to post on our host's forum since they are conducting a $5000 prize.
Also, safe to assume both of these prizes have already been claimed by now.
It may be "old news" to you but I'm sure that not everyone's aware of the bounty, and assuming that both have already been claimed is a loser attitude.
Whether you think you can or, think you can't, you're right.
@SoFlo said:
NGC Offers $2,500 Cash Bounty on First Submission of the Circulating July 4th Privy Quarter
Posted on 6/25/2026
The first NGC collector member to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the special “July 4th” privy mark will be eligible to win $2,500 cash.
Attention, collectors — if you’re looking for a special way to commemorate the US Mint releases celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States (while securing some extra cash along the way), this challenge is for you!
NGC® is putting a bounty on the July 4th Privy Declaration of Independence Quarter — a circulating rarity that is being released in honor of its titular holiday. The first collector to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the “July 4th” privy mark to NGC for grading will receive a bounty of $2,500 cash. This friendly competition is open to anyone with a paid NGC collector account. Please note: NGC Dealers are not eligible to receive the $2,500 bounty.
Old news and kinda inappropriate to post on our host's forum since they are conducting a $5000 prize.
Also, safe to assume both of these prizes have already been claimed by now.
It may be "old news" to you but I'm sure that not everyone's aware of the bounty, and assuming that both have already been claimed is a loser attitude.
I won 3 of the W quarters PCGS First Discovery contests.
I know what it takes to win and I have been tracking these Privy quarters.
Guarantee that at least 1 person has already submitted a quarter last week for each of these contests and likely that there are multiple winners for each contest.
@SoFlo said:
NGC Offers $2,500 Cash Bounty on First Submission of the Circulating July 4th Privy Quarter
Posted on 6/25/2026
The first NGC collector member to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the special “July 4th” privy mark will be eligible to win $2,500 cash.
Attention, collectors — if you’re looking for a special way to commemorate the US Mint releases celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States (while securing some extra cash along the way), this challenge is for you!
NGC® is putting a bounty on the July 4th Privy Declaration of Independence Quarter — a circulating rarity that is being released in honor of its titular holiday. The first collector to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the “July 4th” privy mark to NGC for grading will receive a bounty of $2,500 cash. This friendly competition is open to anyone with a paid NGC collector account. Please note: NGC Dealers are not eligible to receive the $2,500 bounty.
Old news and kinda inappropriate to post on our host's forum since they are conducting a $5000 prize.
Also, safe to assume both of these prizes have already been claimed by now.
It may be "old news" to you but I'm sure that not everyone's aware of the bounty, and assuming that both have already been claimed is a loser attitude.
There was a different thread on it.
Guaranteed that someone shipped one already.
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@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
Where do you get 271K -- the mint ats is 4310 for the 2026 silver set and that will be exhausted soon enough. The privy quarters are business strike and not available in any set -- we are lucky that Hollis gave away a bunch of pairs it will bring the price down for those who want them.
Just because you don't want one (and I don't) does not mean anything.
Collect what you want and let others do the same.
He's taking about the total mintage of 271k which is actually close to the 250k for the privy
I question that take, as he specifically brings up the silver proofs, which have a mint number around 271K but may well fall short of that: H stated, "bought FIVE silver 2026S 25c's for a fraction of his free bee clad 25c," makes me think he means silver sets.
@Mr Lindy said:
BASELESS METAL COINS are trash. My opinion, and I follow my money which I spend zero bucks on baseless clad.
This observation has been pondered since 1965 when silver was taken away way back when paper promises were made in lieu of precious metal backing.
Precious metal coins are worth something more than Hollis 250k give away gifts you covet. His 25c's costs far less than a 25c face to stamp out.
I bought FIVE silver 2026S 25c's for a fraction of his free bee clad 25c struck in worthless baseless metal buyers are clamoring for on fleabay.
Drop 5 grand, or a grand or drop a lowly Benjamin, 250k is not a low mintage for circ baseless metal swill as everything this year is bumped up 250k ish and things I am buying are made of real .999 fine silver and will not sell out anytime soon.
Enjoy what you collect as I certainly do.
And Always,
Happy Shopping !
So, according to your "get off my lawn" attitude, collecting coins should stop at 1964 and no cents, two cent, nickels or paper money? Wow, what a way to go through life.
Just questioning the hype over amazing value offered by a 250,000 mintage baseless metal coin. $1,000 or more $1,000 or less. Certainly hundreds $ it seems. Given away free at Denver Mint gift shop. Free value to $1,000. Pairs given away to Mint employees for free and the ones posted on facebook I have seen look flawless. There are many posts from finders on facebook. Better buy one or several before price drops further.
@Mr Lindy said:
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
Where do you get 271K -- the mint ats is 4310 for the 2026 silver set and that will be exhausted soon enough. The privy quarters are business strike and not available in any set -- we are lucky that Hollis gave away a bunch of pairs it will bring the price down for those who want them.
Just because you don't want one (and I don't) does not mean anything.
Collect what you want and let others do the same.
He's taking about the total mintage of 271k which is actually close to the 250k for the privy
I question that take, as he specifically brings up the silver proofs, which have a mint number around 271K but may well fall short of that: H stated, "bought FIVE silver 2026S 25c's for a fraction of his free bee clad 25c," makes me think he means silver sets.
He does. But that's the total mintage of silver quarters. And there are 5 quarters in each set.
I'm not saying I agree with the comparison being meaningful. It isn't. But that's what he was referring to.
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@mach19 said:
Prices are starting to drop on the 'Bay
4 listed for $500
Ebay prices have been dropping every day since the over $4,000 level on Day 1.
Wow.... I did not realize they started off that high !
I double checked and there were two that had sold with best offers. Both were listed for around $4900 to $5000...I assume the offers were $4000 or above.
@mach19 said:
Prices are starting to drop on the 'Bay
4 listed for $500
Ebay prices have been dropping every day since the over $4,000 level on Day 1.
Wow.... I did not realize they started off that high !
I double checked and there were two that had sold with best offers. Both were listed for around $4900 to $5000...I assume the offers were $4000 or above.
@mr1931S said:
I would pay $1 for one if I could take my coin of choice out of a roll.
Looks like one seller on the 'Bay is closing in on 100K for selling 153 coins ! UNREAL ! Under $160 face !
Good for them !!!
Yup. We have confirmed 2 sellers who found "monster" quarter boxes of the privy quarters.
Appears whomever was responsible for distributing them in to rolls got lazy or careless and didn't take the time to seperate the privy coins so at least 2 boxes contained hundreds of them.
Extremely lucky for some and very unfortunate for the rest of us hoping to find them on our own.
I am not giving up the hunt!
I'm not also.... Has any forum members found any ?
If they have, they ain't telling. I have a few Jefferson rolls I will be searching tomorrow.
My 3 rolls of all Jefferson quarters were a bust. Took a gamble and lost.
@mr1931S said:
I would pay $1 for one if I could take my coin of choice out of a roll.
Looks like one seller on the 'Bay is closing in on 100K for selling 153 coins ! UNREAL ! Under $160 face !
Good for them !!!
Yup. We have confirmed 2 sellers who found "monster" quarter boxes of the privy quarters.
Appears whomever was responsible for distributing them in to rolls got lazy or careless and didn't take the time to seperate the privy coins so at least 2 boxes contained hundreds of them.
Extremely lucky for some and very unfortunate for the rest of us hoping to find them on our own.
I am not giving up the hunt!
I'm not also.... Has any forum members found any ?
If they have, they ain't telling. I have a few Jefferson rolls I will be searching tomorrow.
My 3 rolls of all Jefferson quarters were a bust. Took a gamble and lost.
Comments
I tend to agree. But there's an old saying on Wall Street, "the market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent."
I would be surprised if they are over $100 longer term. But mid-mania...?
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Dont take my quote out of context. I saw the video.
A ballistic bag is a huge $50,000 face bag that is rolled by coin providers and distributed in boxes. The mint does not roll the coins.
The USM - for the W quarter program - sat the W quarters in a separate bag on top of the ballistic bag contents. I assume they would do the same for these privy quarters.
It's easy to NOT distribute those privy's evenly when you sprinkle them in heavy handed to a few boxes. Hence why you end up with 815 in one box of 2000.
There are approx 63 million Declearation of Independence Qtrs produced by the USM per their figures. That gives us a .004 rate of distribution. On a $1000 box that's 16 privy's.
OK - so double it, triple it, make it 10x the normal rate = nowhere near 815 coins in a single box.
Now tell me 815 in one box of 4,000 quarters ($500 face) is normal.
In a month, these coins will be selling for less than $100. Possibly even $50.
The 2020-W V75 Privy quarters are selling for less than $20 if you find someone who even wants one.
Of course you don't know what you will get -but if you don't hunt them. you will not find any. My bank does not have any quarters on hand, I know that, I have to order them. My bank will order me any coin boxes that I ask them too. I may get nothing, but then I may even get a silver or "W" quarter or two. You never know.
.> @coiner said:
**Date of 8/5 is marked on my calendar.
**
Your prediction is $100 or less.
My prediction is $160 or higher.
Let's see who wins The Price Is Right!
Plenty of people still want them though obviously you couldn't care less about them.
Very misleading statement you make as far as the price point. Big difference between heavily circulated damaged coins vs. BU W quarters.
Ebay completed auctions documents these facts.
NGC Offers $2,500 Cash Bounty on First Submission of the Circulating July 4th Privy Quarter
Posted on 6/25/2026
The first NGC collector member to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the special “July 4th” privy mark will be eligible to win $2,500 cash.
Attention, collectors — if you’re looking for a special way to commemorate the US Mint releases celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States (while securing some extra cash along the way), this challenge is for you!
NGC® is putting a bounty on the July 4th Privy Declaration of Independence Quarter — a circulating rarity that is being released in honor of its titular holiday. The first collector to submit the Declaration of Independence Quarter featuring the “July 4th” privy mark to NGC for grading will receive a bounty of $2,500 cash. This friendly competition is open to anyone with a paid NGC collector account. Please note: NGC Dealers are not eligible to receive the $2,500 bounty.
Whether you think you can or, think you can't, you're right.
120 sold at $650 a pop. He's making a mint
Smart man for selling em off and making bank while there's still hype
Rob has uploaded videos and done livestreams for years and years, he shows the good and the bad and doesn't plant stuff. Most of his hunts are mundane, as you can expect, but when you go through millions of coins like he does you get lucky every once in a while. I know for a fact that he's honest.
Old news and kinda inappropriate to post on our host's forum since they are conducting a $5000 prize.
Also, safe to assume both of these prizes have already been claimed by now.
271k Silver proof set remain buyable for $245 & you get ((((((5)))))) silver 25c. Why is some 250k media hyped clad trash worth more than a few bucks long term ??? Hollis has been giving them away in pairs in media so essentially worth less a quarter as they are free.
BUT Hype should drive new collectors into hobby. THUS THIS a win for New Hire Hollis.
One should learn to appreciate other people's "treasures".
Obviously you couldn't care less about this coin and I most likely couldn't care less about your coins but I would never call them trash.
Proof and business strike issues are usually very separate entities to collectors. Plus, these special quarters were actually made for circulation.
So, from 1900 to today business strike quarter low mintages lower than 250,000 include 01-s 13-s 16 P. They were just coins put into circulation, no announcement or rewards for finding them. So I think this situation for a clad quarter is different. It might be the first of many such coin drops to come or the only one. I like it. I think it's fun, so what if it's worth "only" 50 bucks, but hey man you got it for a quarter! Not trash at all in my opinion..
BASELESS METAL COINS are trash. My opinion, and I follow my money which I spend zero bucks on baseless clad.
This observation has been pondered since 1965 when silver was taken away way back when paper promises were made in lieu of precious metal backing.
Precious metal coins are worth something more than Hollis 250k give away gifts you covet. His 25c's costs far less than a 25c face to stamp out.
I bought FIVE silver 2026S 25c's for a fraction of his free bee clad 25c struck in worthless baseless metal buyers are clamoring for on fleabay.
Drop 5 grand, or a grand or drop a lowly Benjamin, 250k is not a low mintage for circ baseless metal swill as everything this year is bumped up 250k ish and things I am buying are made of real .999 fine silver and will not sell out anytime soon.
Enjoy what you collect as I certainly do.
And Always,
Happy Shopping !
I would pay $1 for one if I could take my coin of choice out of a roll.
If a picture wasn't going very well I'd put a puppy dog in it, always a mongrel, you know, never one of the full bred puppies. And then I'd put a bandage on its foot... I liked it when I did it, but now I'm sick of it.
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You are the type of collector who is so arrogant I have no interest in discussing coins with you.
Have fun with your silver collection.
Looks like one seller on the 'Bay is closing in on 100K for selling 153 coins ! UNREAL ! Under $40 face !
Good for them !!!
Yup. We have confirmed 2 sellers who found "monster" quarter boxes of the privy quarters.
Appears whomever was responsible for distributing them in to rolls got lazy or careless and didn't take the time to seperate the privy coins so at least 2 boxes contained hundreds of them.
Extremely lucky for some and very unfortunate for the rest of us hoping to find them on our own.
I am not giving up the hunt!
I'm not also.... Has any forum members found any ?
If they have, they ain't telling. I have a few Jefferson rolls I will be searching tomorrow.
Where do you get 271K -- the mint ats is 4310 for the 2026 silver set and that will be exhausted soon enough. The privy quarters are business strike and not available in any set -- we are lucky that Hollis gave away a bunch of pairs it will bring the price down for those who want them.
Just because you don't want one (and I don't) does not mean anything.
Collect what you want and let others do the same.
Haven't heard of any in this area
True. And the silver metal "variety" has never had the same interest as a different die variety.
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He's talking about the total mintage of 271k which is actually close to the 250k for the privy
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Do you feel the same about a base metal swill coin struck in 1909 at San Fran with VDB initials?
I take it you despise base metal chain cents?
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It may be "old news" to you but I'm sure that not everyone's aware of the bounty, and assuming that both have already been claimed is a loser attitude.
Whether you think you can or, think you can't, you're right.
I won 3 of the W quarters PCGS First Discovery contests.
I know what it takes to win and I have been tracking these Privy quarters.
Guarantee that at least 1 person has already submitted a quarter last week for each of these contests and likely that there are multiple winners for each contest.
There was a different thread on it.
Guaranteed that someone shipped one already.
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I question that take, as he specifically brings up the silver proofs, which have a mint number around 271K but may well fall short of that: H stated, "bought FIVE silver 2026S 25c's for a fraction of his free bee clad 25c," makes me think he means silver sets.
I question these having $1,000 valuation with 250,000 mintage & am using Silver proof set issue price for comparison. 2026 versus 2026
Many were unhappy with proof set price hikes yet there are 10 coins & 1.47 ounce 999 silver is included for $245. 8 are unique to set.
Cherry picking is fun, enjoy the search.
Happy Hunting !
So, according to your "get off my lawn" attitude, collecting coins should stop at 1964 and no cents, two cent, nickels or paper money? Wow, what a way to go through life.
Just questioning the hype over amazing value offered by a 250,000 mintage baseless metal coin. $1,000 or more $1,000 or less. Certainly hundreds $ it seems. Given away free at Denver Mint gift shop. Free value to $1,000. Pairs given away to Mint employees for free and the ones posted on facebook I have seen look flawless. There are many posts from finders on facebook. Better buy one or several before price drops further.
He does. But that's the total mintage of silver quarters. And there are 5 quarters in each set.
I'm not saying I agree with the comparison being meaningful. It isn't. But that's what he was referring to.
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He should have not shared video and sold them a few a week.
Jim
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Some feel that something is wrong with this and elsewhere are questioning whether he got hooked up by someone higher up the distribution chain.
Dang. And here I was feeling good about cashing in $37 worth of aluminum cans.
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Anyone in NJ see any of the Jefferson design Qts at all yet?
Just got two boxes of visibly new coins so fingers crossed!!
Some old school wrapped rolls too!!
Prices are starting to drop on the 'Bay
4 listed for $500
Ebay prices have been dropping every day since the over $4,000 level on Day 1.
There is at least 1 Ebay seller from NJ.....good luck!
Wow.... I did not realize they started off that high !
I double checked and there were two that had sold with best offers. Both were listed for around $4900 to $5000...I assume the offers were $4000 or above.
Many were sold around the $2500 level after that.
Talk about hitting a home run ! Wow
My 3 rolls of all Jefferson quarters were a bust. Took a gamble and lost.
It's like buying a lottery ticket !
A collector came in today with a find of more than 100. To be so fortunate.
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Might I ask what state ?