Yes, but the silver coins are more difficult to find in circulation, however, I've found a few. When I do find them in change, it's usually because i paid cash at an icecream place or other establishment that attracts kids. I think some kids find a load of quarters at relative's and think they're just quarters, so they grab a handful not realizing they're silver. They make a unique noise, so they're easily spotted.
Oh yes, the clang they make is quite different. And the sides are different. I have gotten exactly TWO in all of my time out of change at the store - and this was back about 10 years ago. I get mine from Ebay or online or at gold/silver/coin stores.
All my scrap silver coins have come from estate auctions. I have hundreds if not thousands of silver coins from auctions. Hey, when they're giving away 10 Morgan's for $120, it's not difficult to stand there and buy every lot. Lol!
Auctions are hit or miss, so you have to attend many of them. Some days people are paying more than retail for used stuff, other days, they're practically giving stuff away. Obviously, I like the latter. Especially when it's mostly women interested in knickknacks, while all the tools, coins and guy stuff is overlooked. Not every buyer can be at every auction.
I remember, after he passed, sorting through coins that my grandfather had coffee cans full of in his closet. Coolest ones I remember were a couple silver dollars from 1796 or 1798. Felt like I was holding history.
It is really cool to think about the history, if it could only talk. I got into cast iron a number of years ago, collecting Griswold, Wapak, Erie and others. Amazing that I've found, bought and restored skillets, dutch ovens and other items that were made in the late 1800's and I still cook with them today!
Yes, but the silver coins are more difficult to find in circulation, however, I've found a few. When I do find them in change, it's usually because i paid cash at an icecream place or other establishment that attracts kids. I think some kids find a load of quarters at relative's and think they're just quarters, so they grab a handful not realizing they're silver. They make a unique noise, so they're easily spotted.
Oh yes, the clang they make is quite different. And the sides are different. I have gotten exactly TWO in all of my time out of change at the store - and this was back about 10 years ago. I get mine from Ebay or online or at gold/silver/coin stores.
All my scrap silver coins have come from estate auctions. I have hundreds if not thousands of silver coins from auctions. Hey, when they're giving away 10 Morgan's for $120, it's not difficult to stand there and buy every lot. Lol!
Wow! I admit I'm jealous, lol.
Auctions are hit or miss, so you have to attend many of them. Some days people are paying more than retail for used stuff, other days, they're practically giving stuff away. Obviously, I like the latter. Especially when it's mostly women interested in knickknacks, while all the tools, coins and guy stuff is overlooked. Not every buyer can be at every auction.
What year are the silver quarters?
1964 and prior, I have all kinds of years, some of my earliest ones are from the mid 1800's.
I remember, after he passed, sorting through coins that my grandfather had coffee cans full of in his closet. Coolest ones I remember were a couple silver dollars from 1796 or 1798. Felt like I was holding history.
It is really cool to think about the history, if it could only talk. I got into cast iron a number of years ago, collecting Griswold, Wapak, Erie and others. Amazing that I've found, bought and restored skillets, dutch ovens and other items that were made in the late 1800's and I still cook with them today!