do state quarter rolls have any value above face?
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I have 15 rolls of Brinks Califorina quarters. Do that have any real value above the $10 a roll?
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Do baseball cards have any value above their recycle value for paper? Not to me...but to some I bet they do.
Your question is vague, warranting as many different answers as you'll likely get. To me the statehood quarter program is a sign of the miserable failure the Mint has become in releasing true art into commerce. They have missed the BIG boat. The quarter program, as far as I'm concerned as an artist, is a tragedy unfolding.
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<< <i> The quarter program, as far as I'm concerned as an artist, is a tragedy unfolding. >>
A little melodramatic don't you think. i don't know if you were saying this tongue in cheek or not, but you must have a blessed life if this is a tragedy to you - even in numismatic terms.
Your best bet is to look at eBay to see what prices people are getting.
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There is some truth in coppercoin's statement. While there are some beautiful designs in this series (the Connecticut comes to mind), many of the designs are nothing more than a hodge podge of elements crammed into a compromised idea.
<< <i><<The quarter program, as far as I'm concerned as an artist, is a tragedy unfolding. >>
There is some truth in coppercoin's statement. While there are some beautiful designs in this series (the Connecticut comes to mind), many of the designs are nothing more than a hodge podge of elements crammed into a compromised idea. >>
There are too many "click and drag" designs. It's easy to come up with a few icons for a state
and plastering them on a small coin like a quarter. It's cluttered and has little historical or artistic
meaning. Perhaps in the far distant future they'll have historical meaning but they don't now.
While the original statement may have a little hyperbole to it, it's not difficult to understand how
an artist feels about these.
Be that as it may, it's a little too early to give up on the CA versions. While they'll have been as
heavily saved as about any states coins there could be more demand as well. It's probaby the is-
sue with the least potential right now in typical unc. If you're inclined then just go through and
pull the nicest 5 to 50 pieces and save them. Perhaps you'll stumble on a variety as well. Many
of these aren't found for some time after issue.
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<< <i> The quarter program, as far as I'm concerned as an artist, is a tragedy unfolding. >>
A little melodramatic don't you think. i don't know if you were saying this tongue in cheek or not, but you must have a blessed life if this is a tragedy to you - even in numismatic terms. >>
I am a numismatist and an artist, and am considered quite talented in both areas. I do indeed see the program as a tragedy. It is an overmarketed stab at the unknowing that gives tons of sharks plenty of bait to draw in the crowds for the kill. While a large number of new collectors have cut their teeth on the statehood quarter series, I suspect a larger number will have been turned completely off when they attempt to sell their gold or platinum plated statehood quarters for even a tenth what they paid for them.
Sure...if the sharks hadn't had the statehood quarters to use as bait, perhaps they would have found something different to use. Bottom line, too many promises of high value, too many people buying and saving them, and too many problems that have arisen from them. They are an eyesore, a headache, a very shallow idea of a manufactured collectible, and to many of us a true nuisance.
My take on the artistic merit of U.S. coinage is to get rid of all the current designs, go back to symbolic designs that have some artistic flair and patriotic meaning, and quit changing the face of our coins every couple of months to some other lackluster state cut-out that just creates 'sets' for people to overcollect hoping they will appreciate enough to send their grandchildren to college on them. I think it's time we had a very nice set of designs that lasts for a quarter century, has some theme among denominations, and makes us proud to have them in our pockets and in the pockets of visitors to our country.
I think the arts commission making our pocket change decisions should take a look at a nice pattern collection and gain some inspiration. Perhaps they may want to consider looking at some of the medallic art of Victor Brenner, Augustus Saint Gaudens, John Sinnock, and some of the other great artists we've had as coin designers in the past. A few days spent concentrating on the works of these greats, then a quick glance at the utilitarian discs we spend today should give them a clue that we are not headed in the right direction - at all. Just get a good look at a Goetz pattern set...an amazonian set...the Morgan patterns -- even a quick look through a commemorative set in nice BU condition including all coins 1892 through around 1950. Then go grab your statehood quarter album and compare, if you can.
As for a blessed life...those medals in my sig line were earned. I've been through hell, and that's putting things mildly. I'm blessed only in that I still breathe daily, and have talent, intelligence, and wisdom to see that statehood quarters are not rare, artistically meritous, nor are they rejuvinating collecting in the way many serious numismatists would hope. We need real art on our coins and then - just maybe - we will have something collectible in our change -- for a change.
That's my thought on the subject.
**steps down from the soapbox, lights a smoke, and walks away quietly **
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My numismatic art work:
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USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
designs are junk but not all. Even those which can inspire nothing can contribute to the
whole. There have often been similar situations where the run of the mill coins are boring
and ugly yet something still shines through.
Just as the designs are junk many of the marketing concepts for them are junk. It's highly
unlikely that plated versions of these will ever become popular to collect due to the ease of
counterfeiting but I have to believe most buyers know this. Many may believe they are get-
ting their money's worth in metal but this requires education rather than damning the whole
concept and execution on the many bad apples.
There is great variety in these coins. There are now five different being issued for each
state and mintages are the same no matter the size of the state or the quality of the art.
There is a growing number of die varieties and this makes them more collectible. It also
increases their historical importance.
Whatever anyone thinks of these coins the fact remains that the next generation of col-
lectors is cutting their teeth on them. It's better to guide them through the minefield than
to tell them to turn back or make long jumps.
I agree that some of the State Quarters are ugly. Some of them, like Colorado, Rhode Island and Nevada are absolutely beautiful. I first started out with the state quarters and I will continue with my set until they are finished. It will be something to show to my future children, if I am blessed enough to have any. I rather favor a return to allegorical images on our coins as well. Some of my favorite designs are the Walking Liberty Half and the Buffalo nickel. These designs have subsequently been revisited as bullion pieces and are partially the reason for the collector appeal. While I have a great respect for Presidents Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson and Roosevelt- I prefer Liberty on a coin. Liberty is a part of everyone's life and I think it's easier to relate to than a former president.
I also think your artwork is outstanding.
Sorry for the semi thread hijack, seateddime.
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"As for a blessed life...those medals in my sig line were earned. I've been through hell, and that's putting things mildly. I'm blessed only in that I still breath daily, and have talent, intelligence, and wisdom to see that statehood quarters are..."
"I am a numismatist and an artist, and am considered quite talented in both areas."
"A liittle melodramatic don't you think. i don't know if you were saying this tongue in cheek or not, but you must have a blessed life if this is a tragedy to you - even in numismatic terms.
Res, listen to cladking.
Anyone spouting their own numismatic "wisdom" that is somehow tied to serving in the military is either misinformed (I never equated serving my country with the artistic value of a series - (my thought), psychologically displaced ("a sign of the miserable failure of the Mint has become in releasing true art into commerce. They have missed the BIG boat. The quarter program, as far as I'm concerned as an artist, is a tragedy unforlding," or just dosen't live in the "now" - "I think the arts commission making our pocket change decisions should take a look at a nice pattern collection and gain some inspiration."
Gaudens is not here man, so get over it.
I appreciate this forum for information - not politics or simple explanations for how the world turns over an artist's angst. "an "amazonian" set? Huh?
Good luck and good night.