Been Awhile for Silver: My Coin Roll Hunting Finds and Insights

I recently dusted off a stack of quarter rolls I’d been saving since 2019-2020 and jumped back into coin roll hunting. What a rush! Those little treasures reminded me why I fell in love with this hobby years ago. After such a long break, that thrill came flooding back – especially when silver glinted back at me unexpectedly.

My Recent CRH Adventure

In this batch of quarters, I struck gold with two W mintmarks – a Lowell and a Tallgrass – plus a silver quarter. Finding silver while roll hunting? That hadn’t happened to me in years, and boy, did it feel good. W quarters always get my heart racing. Around here, Tallgrass issues turn up most often for me, while Lowells feel like rare treats. This little haul proved why I never toss aside old rolls – you just never know what’s waiting inside.

Why Scarcity Varies by Location

After hunting through thousands of quarter rolls over the years, I’ve seen how dramatically scarcity shifts depending on where you live. Take the El Yunque quarter – I’ve never even found enough to fill half a roll! It makes sense when you think about it. Back in 2020, only Tallgrass W quarters seemed to land in my region, probably due to how banks distributed them locally. Tourists might bring in other types, but every uncirculated roll I opened confirmed it: only Tallgrass quarters carried W mintmarks here, showing up in roughly one out of every three or four rolls. It’s fascinating how your zip code affects rarity. Honestly? I wish I’d grabbed more Tallgrass rolls when they were plentiful – missed opportunity!

Handy Tips for Finding W Quarters

If you’re hoping to find more keepers, here’s what’s worked for me:

• Watch the calendar: Hold onto rolls from big distribution years like 2020 – W mintmarks still surface occasionally but are fading fast
• Follow the crowds: Check areas with heavy tourism where coins travel – I hear Samoa bat quarters turn up more in these spots
• Seek fresh rolls: Uncirculated rolls are W goldmines when you can find them – most of mine came this way
• Stay the course: Tough finds like Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller quarters test your patience – track your finds to notice patterns

This return to roll hunting has reignited my passion and taught me to savor every small win. Can’t wait to crack open more saved rolls and see what turns up next – happy hunting, folks!