How To Tell If A Quarter Is Silver? Tutorial

Mint Miser explains how to tell if a quarter is silver. There are plenty silver quarters out there in circulation. The 1964 silver quarter was the last one that was 90% pure silver. Mint Miser reviews the date test, drop test, edge test and the tissue test. Quarter weights are too close to determine by weighing them.

[@barryolson6988]

I never heard of the tissue test but if my hear goes I can always look at the dates... Great video and keep up the great work!!!

[@MintMiser]

Hey Barry, I read about it a while ago but it didn't give an explanation. Eventually I found out more information about it. It's part of the coin collecting history, so it's good to know but it's just not practical with all the resources we have available to us nowadays. Thanks for watching and hanging out last night!

[@royarmstrong6332]

1977 quarter with no mint mark and it's double stamped on the face of the corner so can you get let me know what it's worth

[@shelleyhall1170]

Sound is terrible and I really wanted to hear this

[@Dreddjr]

I just got a silver 1945 quarter today. Was getting my change at a fast food joint and when I got my coin change, it sounded so different. Checked the sides and it was all the same, silver. So did a KZbin search and your video popped up first, thanks for the clarification!! This is my very first silver quarter I found in the wild

[@lynnadams6224]

I found a steel penny yesterday! At first, I thought it was a dirty dime til I looked at the edge and didn't see any grooves. Then, I thought it was a silver wheatie til I dropped it onto my kitchen counter and it was dull so I knew it wasn't silver either. Finally, I looked up different types of wheatie pennies and my jaw dropped when I saw FOUR different types! I NEVER KNEW there was this much variety in all coinage! WOW! Mind = blown. Thanks for this video cuz it totally made my heart sink into my stomach knowing I spent MANY of these quarters/half dollars during my lifetime without knowing their value ~ lol. Knowledge IS power!

[@joelnordstrom8049]

He forgot to mention the weight test. A silver quarter will weigh about 6.2 grams. A clad quarter should weigh about 5.6

[@MintMiser]

How can I do a video like that and forget to talk about the weight difference? I didn't talk about the specific gravity test either. I'll have to plan a sequel. Thanks Joel!

[@zachary50yearsago27]

@@MintMiser damn joel got roasted 💀💀💀

[@adtrent]

Oh my I just found a 2019 silver quarter by weight!

[@jeffmorga7111]

My speakers got, HE FORGOT TO TALK AT ALL.. SEE.. WANNA HEAR MY NEW SONG... 🎸🎵🎶good LUCK!!😊

[@briancurik7068]

Found a 1964 silver one today. I checked the sound and got curious. I had three of the same year but only one was it

[@PlainDiscord]

Hey there, I came across a 1965 quarter that seems to be a silver one. How do I tell? Just would like to know if it’s worth anything or just a standard clad coin. Thank you!

[@warriornex1x129]

I have a 1964 sliver coin..now my question are how much can i sold it for..and where??

[@donaldcarter5043]

I have silver quarters, nickels, dimes and half dollars and I really like silver Benji’s. I believe I am pretty good at hearing the difference between silver and clad. It just takes practice. Thanks Miser.

[@MintMiser]

It's always great to hear that sound when the change hits your hand.

[@billylewis997]

The way you explain makes it easier THANKS

[@MintMiser]

Thanks Billy, I appreciate the positive feedback. Take care.

[@d.w.3690]

Another great video. Thank you Mint Miser. I always enjoy your your content. I have only a silver quarters but my favorite is my 1964 because it is in a set.

[@MintMiser]

Thanks for the kind words D.W.

[@craftydragon9675]

My favorite silver quarter is the sow I have a couple but not many thanks for the info

[@MintMiser]

Hey Crafty, I mailed your EOS GAW in a regular envelope this morning. It's on it's way! Thanks for hanging out last night, congratulations and I'll see you next week!

[@SprayCanCoins]

My favorite silver quarter is the standing liberty good video mint

[@MintMiser]

Thanks Brother!

[@Blake_Cook2010]

I have a 1965 quarter. It passes the sliver version for some tests and the clad version for others. How do I find out which it is

[@sanpedrosilver]

I enjoy the Silver Washington quarter. The quarters I grew up with. Building a 32-64 MS66 NGC Set. Subbed

[@francesbeard2935]

I have a 1964 silver quarter. I also have a few bicentennial quarters I have found from all 3 mints.

[@MintMiser]

Nice, hopefully the price of silver continues to rise.

[@jimmylicari6437]

My favorite Silver quarters are the proof silver quarters. But as for regular circulated Silver quarters I really like the SLQ

[@MintMiser]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@cinamoncolley7756]

Hey…I have a 1970-D Silver quarter. I’m trying to find out more about it. Could you help?

[@joemiranda4805]

I have a pure mint silver half dollar JFK of the year I was born 1957 ! Does it have any extra value ? It was never cleaned and given to me as a gift from New York City lower Manhattan ! Thanks !

[@CopperOwlCoins]

Great content. I'll be watching more!

[@josealejandre9699]

great video, but maybe add the slide test?

[@ericacosta5709]

Your audio sounds weird if you need an audio engineer Im open for projects but great info thanks you.

[@sharonkruggel8539]

What can you tell me about silver dimes? I think I have some.

[@abdelkrimmoumen2105]

Hello mint miser I have 1976 quarter that weighs 7.My scale shows only 7.what do u think

[@kathymagers1941]

I have a 1977 no mint mark quarter that weighs 5.555. It looks different finish wise and has a lower sound when dropped.I can see copper and silver on rim. Also has some very obvious mint damage on obverse lettering in Words TRUST and LIBERTY. Could this one be valuable?

[@gavinoguerrero6304]

Is there a1967no mint mark silver quarter? And if There is or there isn't I really believe I have come across one.

[@jclikespam7791]

I have very few silver quarters but my favorite is my 1964. I just got a 1904o barber but I don't know much about it.

[@MintMiser]

JClikes pam Nice, I’m looking forward to branching out my collection and knowledge base when things settle down a little. Thanks for watching!

[@RelicsStackedStones]

Great info for everyone! very detailed! Sharing this video with friends getting started! I hope all is well !thank you for sharing!

[@MintMiser]

Relics & Stacked Stones I’m glad it was useful. Thank you!

[@MrIStartedTheFire]

What's the coolest/oldest coin you guys have found just wondering, oldest I found was a 1949 nickel.

[@jeswuanthomas7609]

I have a silver quarter but I don't know how much it's worth 1965

[@ItsJustDaddy5]

How much is the 1964 quarter?

[@chaosblackstar]

got a 1967 jfk halfdollar thats silver.and are those gold dollar coins from the 2000s worth holding on to

[@MintMiser]

Nice! The 2000 aren't worth hanging on to generally, make sure to check them for the Cheerio's dollar and the wounded eagle before you get rid of them. I have videos on both varieties.

[@cooperdt0899]

Is a 1965 quarter without a mint mark worth anything?

[@jpsned]

It's worth 25 cents. 🙂

[@michellewallace2234]

Great day thanks for the info. I have been collecting junk silver for years but doing Corona I got a 2 year education on errors and varieties that made me go back through all of my change and I must say I have found a lot of errors on my old coins and my new ones not sure if I should grade them and sell some or should I just keep them for leverage when I retire. I may have found my next calling if it's really financially sound to sell them versus keep holding and collecting. Question can you really make a decent living selling your coins.

[@lynnadams6224]

I have a ziploc baggie full of old coins as well! I went and got mine, too, when I found a STEEL penny yesterday! WOW! Also in that bag are junk tokens, coinage from England (UK, whatevs), and the pennies we made in the machine that roll them flat while imprinting where you are (ex Hersheypark, NASCAR Cafe Myrtle Beach, The Philadelphia Zoo, etc.) I always looked to see if they were wheaties BEFORE inserting them into the machine to be flattened.

[@JR3600FRK]

How much is a 1967 silver quarter worth

[@fredrickwight6911]

I have a 1964 US silver coin no mint mark sound just like that silver coin you drop, best of it!? You can actually really see the full texture of the coin really fine 64 real silver too

[@flippymtb9323]

good info! Random nerd comment: the audio (through my speakers) sounds like its playing inside my head when im in front of the speakers. when you stand to the side of the speakers, it sounds normal. its a phase issue, the soundwaves are leaving the speakers unevenly between left and right audio (one waveform is doing v^v and the other is doing ^v^) . If you were to take this audio into a DAW, you can take either the left or right (shouldnt matter) and "invert the phase", it should fix that.

[@MintMiser]

I'll work on that audio issue. Thanks for the info!

[@raymondmatelan1630]

I found this and I think its a nickel. What should I do?

[@SHADYMCGRAVYSGAMINGCHANNEL]

"I never knew about the tissue test." Great video and thanks for the info.

[@MintMiser]

Glad it was helpful! Not very reliable, but it might help if some of the other characteristics aren't there.

[@coreyharrison5823]

I have a 1977 quarter and I have no idea how much it's worth and how to sell it

[@emdm16]

I have roughly 1300 bicentennial quarters. I have not really sorted through them that well yet. I was able to pick out the silver pretty easily. The cameo quarters I placed in plastic coin cases. I also have presidential dollars in the rolls from the mint. The different colored rolls. All different presidents. I didn’t know if they were worth more in a complete roll or if I would open and sell individually.

[@MintMiser]

Sorry for the delayed response. 1300? Why do you keep so many? Most will be worth .25. MS 63 $4, MS66 $50, MS67 $70, MS68 $3800+ Good luck sorting through them. I hope you have some valuable quarters in there. As far as the Presidential Quarters, it depends if there's a rare coin (error, variety, perfect condition) inside. If there is, it would be worth more to sell individually. If not, coin roll hunters would enjoy paying more for uncirculated rolls to hunt through for valuable coins. You can check sold prices on ebay to get the going rate for the rolls, or if you have access, you can look at the Graysheet. Good luck!

[@emdm16]

@@MintMiser I appreciate the reply. The rolls are Uncirculated presidential Dollars gold kind. (Saqajawea). Some rolls are red white and blue with the mint D or S on them with the presidents name listed and year.

[@MintMiser]

I still find them at the bank when I'm buying rolls. I've kept all of them except if I need one for my album, then I'll open up a roll. I'll probably sell them one day, or they'll get handed down to my kids. Good luck with them!

[@cliffl2406]

I don't have very many silver quarter, but my favorite is a no date Standing Liberty (the only one I have).

[@awsomegamess22]

Is a 1954 silver S quarter good or no?

[@DiedraCoulter]

I have a quarter but it’s missing a number in the date

[@reginaldcarr4219]

Help me know if I have a silver quarter I have a 1965 had no mint mark.

[@zintus]

I guess my favorites are from the ones I get in the change at work... $5.00 worth of 40% halves and a walking liberty silver dollar... Nothing crazy but just the fact that I got them all in one transaction is kinda fun... Someone surely got into their coin collection because they were jonesin for some smokes...

[@TOTOD-TOTOD]

Yep I have silver quarters a couple tubes of Washingtons, only a couple each of fairly slick SLQs and slick Barbers. I like the SLQs the best.

[@MintMiser]

Thanks for watching and commenting my friend!

[@sharonkruggel8539]

I believe I have a 1964 silver quarter. I did the sound check.

[@ajsantos9511]

I have one 1964 silver quarter

[@davewerner7609]

1:54 I have the same year quarter, how do I know it’s the one?

[@Matthewsmollen4]

Where can we give our coins in for cash?

[@lwhite778]

Great picture of tiamat!

[@FiearTheWolfdog]

at work today one of the coin rolls i opened was filled with silver quarters, ranging from '41 to '64 and one is a standing liberty. i got one '41, one '44, one '54, one '56, two '57's, and two '64's. sadly thr standing liberty it too worn for me to get a date, but its silver

[@travelaround-reports7827]

Thank you for this information, this will help. Also I run a month inflation report on my channel.

[@MissBELLE003]

Hello 👋 I have a lot of quarters good to know thanks for information

[@MintMiser]

There are plenty good ones out there to look for. Thanks Miss Southern Belle!

[@hollymahler8213]

I found a 1965 quarter with no letter stamped and it looks pretty silver ...how will I know ifnI have a valuable coin?

[@polimiter82]

WAO MEN JUST THANK YOU FOR MAKE THIS VIDEO

[@elizabethriarasandsjr.9398]

Silver coins are better than clad coins.

[@terrywindham6318]

Audio isn't working, can't hear.

[@justcallmekari1]

I have 7 1964 quarters and 5 1965, one 1966

[@neosoonho5187]

I have one quarter dollar silver 1946 weight 6.1g,any value?

[@jpsned]

It's worth about four dollars. 🙂

[@elllicari4570]

I really like the Standing liberty quarter besides the barber that's my favorite

[@MintMiser]

Yeah, that's a good looking coin!

[@Rustybucket303]

Yeah I'll watch you sift through some quarters. New to channel.

[@MintMiser]

Welcome to the channel Thomas!

[@bullsvsbearsMia-mi]

Thanks for a quarter from dollar tree today

[@randystarcher2358]

I have a 1985 s it's sliver around hes head and sliver around the eagle

[@tjmatyja2220]

Any advice for Morgan silver dollar?

[@MintMiser]

Hey TJ, All Morgans are 90% silver and have a current melt value of about $20.

[@lutherjohnson2143]

Hi I have a quarter that is 1977 I think its clad

[@jenniferhouse1939]

I have a 1948 silver quarter

[@ColeyTopshelfBoffoEnglish]

I got a few finds.

[@keithhill5230]

Just a couple days ago I went to the bank I always go to to get roles of quaters, and I went threw one role and found a 1971 silver quater and also made on over another coin because the quaters is thinner than a dime and date and letter are half but clearly you can see the date is 1971 I never seen a coin like this because the edge were you look and see all silver is pinkish it not silver edge it made over some other and it very thin ,I know 1964 was last year for silver quaters but this 1971 is and I never seen anything like

[@scott.m.thacker]

I have a few silver quarters, silver dimes, and silver war nickels.

[@MintMiser]

No silver halves yet?

[@WilliamCogswell]

I have a US uncirculated set of bicentennial s coins still in the sealed case. Red envelope.

[@jayballigui6079]

I have 1977 quarter dollar D mark

[@MintMiser]

Thanks Jay

[@abdelkrimmoumen2105]

Is your name joel

[@usateo3150]

i have 1964 to 1977

[@daeyunhwang1166]

I have a 1940 silver quarter Will it be worth?

[@MintMiser]

If it’s normal circulation and there are no errors or varieties it’s probably just worth it’s silver weight. Without seeing it I’m guessing between 4 and 6 dollars. Congratulations, I enjoy finding them in circulation!

[@daeyunhwang1166]

Thank you

[@joelnordstrom8049]

@@MintMiser never go to a pawn shop to sell silver. They will try to rob you blind on the price. A coin shop will be fair

[@ShelleyCrawford-lx3ge]

I have a 1977 d quarter

[@maritzarivera6819]

I have a 1943 Washington Quarter and looks silver,

[@MintMiser]

If it's 1943, it's silver! Congratulations!

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

Merle Haggard: I wish a quarter was still silver...back when the country was strong...

[@lavernbaldwin2691]

I have a1977 quarter with no mint mark

[@lavernbaldwin2691]

What does it mean. I recently started a collection of coins.is it vauable

[@jennyraydan7923]

I have this 1 piece of 1964

[@JR-gw3by]

Love my 90%...but something is up with ur mic and audio

[@MintMiser]

Thanks Joanthan. I'm still struggling with sound. I got a new mic last week but I don't have it tuned in. I should have it nailed down soon.

[@maritzarivera6819]

Where I have to go to sell it?

[@MintMiser]

It depends on the condition. If it's in circulated condition you can try a coin shop, Ebay or a pawn shop. If it's in good condition I would have a coin shop check it out before you make a decision.

[@maritzarivera6819]

@@MintMiser Thank you

[@joelnordstrom8049]

Mint miser: NEVER go to a pawn shop to sell silver. A lot of them will try to rob you blind on the price

[@حسنعبده-ه8ص]

I have quarter dollar silver dollar 1963

[@MissBELLE003]

My favorite coin is the Mercury dime

[@MintMiser]

I just picked up a few of those last week. I don't search dime boxes much right now but I plan on getting some eventually. Do you collect them as?

[@niharbandari7477]

I have a 1 rupee silver coin (Indian) George VI

[@MintMiser]

Hi Nihar, I don't have anything like that yet. Congratulations!

[@niharbandari7477]

@@MintMiser Hi mint miser you've made a wonderful video on silver coins, loved it.

[@jenainegreathouse3591]

Hi, I also have the same coin and @Mint Miser would u happen to know the value of this coin?

[@Grinder.]

I’m pretty sure I found one

[@stoke777]

Volume on this video too low.

[@MintMiser]

That's one of my older ones. I really need to update it. Thanks @stoke777

[@SilverSergeant]

I would never rely on the sound test or the tissue test.

[@MintMiser]

Hey Missile Man, I agree. The tissue test can be very flawed. The sound test is more reliable. I've found halves and quarters that were silver when I start going through coins too fast and miss a date but I wouldn't rely on it 100%. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Bluffboi-xz4xf]

I HAVE ONE!!!

[@jonathanjr1894]

Ping test*

[@SamSeabee1]

I need SILVER to check LOL

[@MintMiser]

lol, hard to come buy in quarters. I find some here and there though.

[@วิเชียรทั่งทอง-ศ6ฑ]

ผมมีเหรียญนี้สภาพสวยมากครับปี,1964

[@bernicelargo7675]

I have 1.00 worth of silver quarters