Back in the Saddle: My Silver Quarter Rediscovery and CRH Insights

After a long break from coin roll hunting, I finally dug into my stash of quarter rolls saved from 2019-2020. What a rush! Years had passed since I focused on other projects, but that first silver quarter discovery in ages reminded me why this hobby hooks me. Alongside that gleaming silver beauty, I pulled two W mintmarks and even a surprise foreign coin – sparking new thoughts about modern quarter scarcity and hunting approaches.

My Exciting CRH Finds

Sifting through thousands of stockpiled quarter rolls revealed some real keepers: a Lowell W, a Tallgrass W, a Philippine coin for international flair, and the star – that silver quarter. Finding silver in circulation after so long felt like winning the collector’s lottery. Around here, Tallgrass W quarters pop up most often, matching what I’ve seen over years of hunting.

Unraveling the Mystery of W Mintmark Quarters

W quarters live up to their elusive reputation, but their scarcity dances to different tunes depending on where you hunt. In my area, only the 2020 Tallgrass design showed up regularly with W mintmarks. I recall grabbing uncirculated rolls back then and finding Ws in roughly every third or fourth roll – other designs from that year barely surfaced. This makes me suspect distribution hinges on local mint releases or even tourist traffic. If you’re after these, try fresh uncirculated sets from key years and regions where they appeared most.

• Check heads/heads rolls for W mintmarks – they love hiding there
• Scarcity shifts like sand: Samoa bat quarters turn up regularly for some folks, while Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller remains a ghost for most

Insights on Quarter Scarcity

Years of searching taught me El Yunque quarters might as well be unicorns in my region – I’ve never found even a partial roll! But scarcity plays favorites depending on location; what’s rare here might be common elsewhere. When grading, I always check for wear straight from the roll – those uncirculated Ws I found typically hit MS-63 or better, giving your collection a nice bump. Keep mintages and regional release patterns in mind when targeting specific issues.

Practical Advice for CRH Enthusiasts

Looking back, I kick myself for not grabbing more Tallgrass rolls when they were plentiful – should’ve stormed the banks like a treasure hunter! That miss taught me plenty for next time. Here’s what works for me:

• Stash rolls from different years and store them right – you never know when a break might lead to surprise finds later
• Target known low-mintage quarters like 2020 Ws, and always check edges for silver – 90% silver has that unmistakable look against clad
• Swap stories with local collectors – they’ll clue you in on regional scarcities, saving time and boosting finds

Dusting off my coin stash reignited that old excitement. Whether you chase silver, Ws, or rare designs, the hunt’s where the magic happens. Happy hunting!