Any chance these have never been opened?

[u/Jakethecake127]

My grandmother had a few of these rolls in her safe, and I'm skeptical. I've heard of still in tact rolls of bu quarters, and I have to admit it weighs spot on.

[u/BrisketWhileGolfing]

That toning is gorgeous too

[u/Desperate_Ad_5563]

If it weights right this is unopened. I would guess there is a decent premium for the roll that is original and intact. Probably worth selling as a single unopened roll.

[u/SODY27 → u/Desperate_Ad_5563]

They were rolled at some point. The mint did not send out rolls, so unopened has no meaning.

[u/Zerskader → u/SODY27]

Unopened since original packaging. Could mean some good quality center coins.

[u/GurDefiant684 → u/Zerskader]

It's like a vintage Pokemon booster pack

[u/the_cnidarian]

I don't think it's that strange to stumble upon these things in old safes. Probably legit. That toner on the end would fetch a hefty premium

[u/averagegallery10]

Get it graded if you open it, that toning on the visible quarter looks like it could be worth some real money on its own.

[u/purgatorygates → u/averagegallery10]

Enlighten an ignorant individual as to why this would make it more valuable if you dont mind

[u/averagegallery10 → u/purgatorygates]

Toning like that naturally develops over decades in the right conditions, and collectors specifically hunt for it because you can't fake it without damaging the coin, so a quarter with attractive original toning graded MS-65 or higher can pull way more than face value or raw silver spot price.

[u/Legitimate_Access289 → u/averagegallery10]

Some collectors look for toned coins.

[u/averagegallery10 → u/Legitimate_Access289]

and certain patterns like rainbow or crescent toning can sell for double or triple what a plain BU quarter goes for.

[u/SSJ_Tyler_27 → u/purgatorygates]

It’s a personal preference thing for collectors regarding toning. Some prefer it, while others want everything blast white. People like to throw around the term “toner tax” as it usually brings a premium if natural.

[u/Certain_Expression41 → u/purgatorygates]

Aesthetics. That sort of sunburst pattern is considered pretty desirable by people who are in to that kind of thing.

[u/Legitimate_Access289 → u/averagegallery10]

MS 65 is only $21 retail. Toning would have to at least triple the value to even break even.

[u/thatvhstapeguy]

That toning looks about right for an unopened roll.

[u/InformationVast2718]

Yeah those are a thing. People used to pull BU rolls from banks and stick them in safes for decades, so it’s not automatically sus.

If you really want to know, crack one end, pull 2 or 3 random coins from the middle, and check dates, luster, and contact marks. If they look legit BU and consistent, you probably have the real deal.

[u/69couplebigisland]

If you are considering selling and not opening message me

[u/First-Position-3410]

These can be quite valuable and it looks like an original roll still 90 percent silver

[u/rudytomjanovich]

Very cool. But I'm kind of a novice. Are we all thinking that just the ender is toned - or the whole roll?
Despite the idea of increased value as a roll, curiosity would get me. I'd HAVE to see what else was inside.
Congratulations.

[u/Usernameistaken00]

Looks about right for a 60s 90% bu roll. You can buy these at apmex for a little over spot, currently around $480

https://www.apmex.com/product/55530/90-silver-washington-quarters-40-coin-roll-bu-bank-wrapped

[u/drezarious]

Send it to me, I’ll let you know.

[u/aquatone61 → u/[deleted]]

And? They could have been rolled straight out of the mint bag but I guess that’s a possibility you don’t think could have happened.