Been Awhile for Silver: My CRH Finds and Insights

After way too long away from the hobby, I finally got around to cracking open some quarter rolls I’d tucked away back in 2019-2020. You forget how fun this can be! My jaw dropped – right there in the mix was a silver quarter, something I haven’t found in ages. It really brought back that rush we all chase.

Modern Quarters: The Elusive Ones

Having searched through thousands of quarter rolls over the years, one thing’s clear: what’s scarce depends hugely on where you are. Around here, the El Yunque quarter is the hands-down winner for hardest to find. I swear I haven’t even seen a half roll of them! It really hammers home how much location matters. If you’re hunting locally, pay attention to what seems plentiful and what’s missing – it might save you some frustration.

W Quarters & Where They Hide

This batch had a nice surprise: two Ws – a Lowell and a Tallgrass. While Lowells showed up fairly often in my area, those Tallgrass quarters seemed to pop up everywhere. Remember those uncirculated rolls I grabbed back in 2020? Only the Tallgrass ones gave me any Ws, and even then, it was maybe one every three or four rolls. The other 2020 designs? Nothing. Makes you wonder how unevenly they were spread across the country. The lesson? If you hear about specific uncirculated rolls landing near you, grab ’em while you can. I’m still kicking myself for not snagging more Tallgrass rolls back then!

Handy Tips for Your Next Hunt

• Save rolls for later: Put aside rolls from promising years, like those around 2020 for W quarters. Digging into them months or years later can yield great finds when you have the time.
• Target uncirculated rolls: UNC rolls are your best shot at finding pristine coins with mintmarks like the Ws, just like my Tallgrass experience. Head-to-head rolls are ideal if you can find them.
• Watch your local scene: Rarity is regional. I’ve heard collectors say Samoa bat quarters are plentiful in some spots, while Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller quarters vanish quickly. Tune into what’s happening near you.
• Think about grading: If you pull an uncirculated beauty or a surprise silver coin, getting it slabbed can protect it and might boost its value down the line, especially with modern rarities.

Getting back into CRH after a break has been an absolute blast. It’s reminded me that patience and paying attention to the little details really do pay off. Wishing you luck on your next hunt – hope you hear that sweet clink of silver!