Why It Might Just Be Dime Time for Your Collection
June 7, 2025My Adventures with the Elusive W Quarter
June 7, 2025
My Return to Coin Roll Hunting After a Hiatus
Life got hectic and I stepped away from coin roll hunting for a few years, but I recently dusted off my stash of quarter rolls from 2019-2020. Felt like catching up with an old friend! That familiar rush came back as I started cracking them open – who knows what might be hiding in there?
Exciting Finds After a Long Dry Spell
Couldn’t believe my luck – right there in the batch was a silver quarter! I hadn’t found one CRHing in what felt like forever. Also pulled two W mintmarks: a Lowell National Historical Park and a Tallgrass Prairie quarter. Even found a Philippine coin (probably the American Memorial Park design) for some international flavor. While Tallgrass Prairie W’s turn up most often around here, that silver quarter? Pure magic after all this time.
Regional Scarcity and the Elusive Quarters
After searching thousands of quarter rolls, here’s what sticks with me: location changes everything. Take the El Yunque National Forest quarter – I’ve never found more than a handful locally. It’s not just about mintmarks; some designs barely circulate in certain areas, making them genuine local rarities.
Insights on W Quarter Distribution and Hunting Tips
W quarters are tough finds anywhere, but availability swings wildly by region. Back in 2020, my area only got Tallgrass Prairie W’s – and even those were scarce, maybe one per three or four uncirculated rolls. Other 2020 W issues? Practically zero unless they traveled here. This taught me to hunt smarter:
- Grab uncirculated rolls when you can – they’re your best shot at W quarters before others pick them over
- Learn which designs are rare in your neck of the woods and hunt accordingly
- Always check for silver! Pre-1965 coins still turn up unexpectedly
Regrets and Practical Advice for Collectors
Honestly? I still kick myself for not hoarding Tallgrass Prairie rolls when they flooded my area. Should’ve emptied my bank account! Lesson learned: when you spot something hot in circulation, go big. For W quarters, even worn ones can be valuable – check for rub on high points like designs and rims. Can’t wait to hunt more and share what turns up. Sometimes the coins reward you just for sticking with it!
