The first thing I found with my metal detector was a 1965 quarter. I googled the quarter and supposedly it's worth a minimum of $1. This quarter is pretty corroded given it was found in the ground. Is it really worth a dollar? I was wondering if it was still work 25 cents.
Ah, welcome! A coin's value is directly related to it's condition, as with any collecting really, the better the condition the higher the value.
It is only worth face value in that condition, but I would still hold on to it, maybe an little plastic case with "My first find" on it I have a buddy that found a quarter that is valued at over $1,500, so they are out there. Good hunting! To be able to get a rough idea of prices, you may want to pick up THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK - A GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES COINS. Just remember, its a guide, you won't always get the price they say. But it is widely accepted starting point for pricing.
Exactly, 1965 is a very common date and in order for it to have any collector premium it must be in excellent condition. They produced over 1.8 billion 1965 quarters...with that high of production the coin must literally appear as if it were new to have any premium over fave value. That said, when you look for coins...1965 is sort of a "special year." Any dime, quarter or half dollar older than that (1964 or older) is made out of 90% silver and is worth more than face. This is why 1965 is the oldest quarter commonly found in circulation...because it was the first non-silver year. Also, while we're on the subject of silver...any half dollar dated 1965-1970 is 40% silver.
Unless you happen to find a rare date coin, most quarters are going to be worth their silver value. Close to $5 dollars for quarters pre-65, so you were only one year off, so close!
