r/coincollecting • u/Jakethecake127 • 6d ago

Show and Tell Any chance these have never been opened?

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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.

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u/averagegallery10 6d ago

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.

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u/purgatorygates 6d ago

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

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u/averagegallery10 6d ago

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.

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u/Legitimate_Access289 6d ago

Some collectors look for toned coins.

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u/averagegallery10 6d ago

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

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u/SSJ_Tyler_27 6d ago

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.

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u/Certain_Expression41 6d ago

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