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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Midas, post: 69019, member: 2761&quot;]Agree with The Cave Troll...</p><p><br /></p><p>Coins before 1965 were made with 90% silver and hence they were softer and less durable than your clad coins today.&nbsp; These silver coins are &quot;prettier&quot; than today&#039;s clad coins, but between the savings on the silver content to long term wear are two main reasons why the mint went to clad coins in the mid-60&#039;s.</p><p><br /></p><p>Every now and then, I do see quarters from the late 60&#039;s and early 70&#039;s that would grade out as only &quot;Good&quot;.&nbsp; They have served well over the years in numerous transactions and will serve for years to come.</p><p><br /></p><p>The lower relief and boring design of Jefferson nickels (especially the reverse) also helps keep the coins looking pretty much the same.&nbsp; Sure they will introduce the initial reverse design of 1938 back in 2006, but most average people will not see any differances.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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