Hey everyone. I just got a state quarter in my change today that was quite unusual. It has an S mint mark and looks brilliant in appearance. It's a New York quarter. I've looked all over the net and could'nt find anything. I'm hoping that someone can tell me what this is.
the only weird thing is, is that I tried to go on the US Mint and other sites, and they did'nt have any listings at all for S minted state quarters for sale or otherwise.
Red Book lists the NY clad proof at $5, Silver proof at $8. Yours has been in circulation and may have finger prints or nicks. Good find none ther less. There's a few selling on eBay. Prices are higher that the red book. About $12 for clad, $15 for Silver. http://cgi.ebay.com/2001-S-New-York...ryZ41096QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hello Spiezio, and Welcome to the Fourm; I am sure you will get different opinions on your NY Qtr find..but here is my two cents worth. If it is an "S" mint mark it is from a proof set...since you found it in general circulation, someone broke it out of it's set holder and thats why it's in circulation. Secondly, since it was handled by who knows how many folks, there is no doubt that fingerprints are all over the once pristine surfaces as well as possible contact marks from being dropped into and out of change drawers (if indeed it were in circulation). In the 2005 REDBOOK the NY QTR in proof condition has a value assoicated with it under "PRF 65" of $5.00 1. We all know that Proof coins are made for the collector and in general have a higher value than general common circulation coins that have no "special" variables tied to them...such as error's. 2. The coin you have found has been in circulation and will more than likely show some contact marks and fingerprints from handling as mentioned above. So, the best thing to do is not touch it's surfaces any more and only hold it by the reeded edge. Put it into a mylar slip or holder 2"x2". So there ya have it...perhaps this find will direct you to the following site www.usmint.gov there you will find the entrance door that will take you on a journey through history...go to Border's or Barnes and Noble and get a RedBook, pick up Coinage or some othe coin magazine and read. Ask questions about the coins you discover and are interested in. Find a local coin dealer near you and visit his shope and learn...support him as well. Starting a collection of any coin series is challenging and very interesting. Start a coin budget, build the collection and show it to a "kid". Learn about physcial elements and their effects on metals, learn the metals that our country uses for coinage...this is the start of a lifelong journey that someday you can tell your grandkids about! Good Luck and "Read".... RickieB
