Finding Modern Silver Proofs in Circulation

Discussion in 'Coin Roll Hunting' started by Endeavor, Aug 12, 2017.

  1. Endeavor

    Endeavor Well-Known Member

    If I remember correctly, the U.S. Mint began (again) producing proof 90% silver dimes, quarters and half dollars in 1992.

    Has anyone ever found one of these in circulation?

    I know finding one in circulation must be very rare, but just curious.
     
  2. Avatar

    Guest User Guest



    to hide this ad.
  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I found a 2000S silver half in a bag once. That is the only one I've come across though. And that is searching tens of thousands, if not closer or over $100,000 worth.
     
    Endeavor likes this.
  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    They have turned up in circulation sometimes. I've found (slightly-impaired) proofs in circulation twice. Not silver ones, but I've heard of people finding them.
     
    Endeavor likes this.
  5. Histman

    Histman Too Many Coins, Not Enough Time!

    I've found four 1992-S Silver Kennedy Proofs while roll hunting. Wasn't expecting it so it was a great surprise each time.
     
    tmeyer, onecenter and Endeavor like this.
  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    A couple of months ago I found a really shiny cent. I look closely and it was a proof but I can't remember the date other than 1990 's. I was surprised.
     
    Endeavor likes this.
  7. cwart

    cwart Senior Member

    found a silver proof Michigan quarter a couple years ago in the cash register at work. Let a coworker have it hoping to get them more interested in collecting.
     
    tmeyer, Kentucky and Endeavor like this.
  8. Truble

    Truble Well-Known Member

    I've found a '15, 93, 94 and 95 in my roll searches
     
    tmeyer, onecenter and Endeavor like this.
  9. hcmusicguy

    hcmusicguy Member

    I've found a silver proof Missouri quarter, and more recently a silver proof Smoky Mts. quarter in circulation.

    Several years ago I also came across a cameo proof 1963 quarter out of a box.
     
    onecenter likes this.
  10. Mad Stax

    Mad Stax Well-Known Member

    I've found 3 proof nickels in the wild, never any silver proofs though. With silver being as scarce as it is in circulation now I'd gladly take even a dingy IFC '64 dime.
    Though not at all common, I'm sure there are silver proofs floating around out there. They probably get plucked out of circulation quickly though as they'd most likely stick out to collectors and non collectors alike.
     
  11. sergeant

    sergeant Not a Member

    Found a silver Maine quarter. Looked like a regular quarter because of the scratches and wear. I was about to spend it until my brother asked me why the edges were all silver colored.
     
  12. JL Patterson

    JL Patterson Member

    Last year I found a 2016-S Harpers Ferry Proof National Park Quarter in pocket change. It was a pleasant find. :)
     
  13. Bman33

    Bman33 Well-Known Member

    I have found a 2001S and a 2006S silver half while CRH. Not easy to find.
     
  14. SchwaVB57

    SchwaVB57 Well-Known Member

    I find a Proof Sac or President Golden Dollar fairly regularly coin roll hunting. A Kennedy reverse Proof Golden Dollar was found a couple of months back. A couple of Proof state quarters have been pulled in the last couple of years in change. The best find for me was a Proof 2009 Lincoln Formative Years cent in change.
     
  15. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    I'm not trying to be a wise guy or anything but when did the US Mint produce a Kennedy Reverse Proof Golden Dollar?
     
  16. SchwaVB57

    SchwaVB57 Well-Known Member

  17. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    SchwaVB57 likes this.
  18. NLL

    NLL Well-Known Member

    What mint mark did it have? There are plenty of plated coins in circulation.
     
  19. sergeant

    sergeant Not a Member

    S mint. Sounds like silver when dropped.
     
  20. Paul Otts

    Paul Otts Member

    I have collected over 60 proof coins from boxes in circulation. I thought circulating a proof coin voided all premium value. Is that true?
     
  21. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    No.
     
Draft saved Draft deleted

Share This Page