Junk Silver Trader http://junksilvertrader.com Resources for Investing in Junk Silver Coins Fri, 21 May 2010 01:30:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Sell Junk Silver Coins http://junksilvertrader.com/what-are-junk-silver-coins/sell-junk-silver-coins http://junksilvertrader.com/what-are-junk-silver-coins/sell-junk-silver-coins#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:02:02 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=352 If you are looking to sell junk silver coins, you have a number options to consider. The choice you make could make a great deal of difference as to what price you eventually get, so it pays to do your homework ahead of time.

The good news is that selling junk silver coins is relatively easy. They are small, easy to certify, and liquid. There are a number of major coin dealers that will buy junk silver coins from you, and the process is generally easy enough. The trouble with selling your coins to a dealer is the spread - dealers tend to pay less than intrinsic value for junk silver coins. In short, you're not going to get the full value of the silver content of your coins if you sell them to a dealer.

If you want to get full value for your coins, your best bet is to sell to individual collectors. The easiest place to do this is . On Ebay, with some patience, you can sell your junk silver coins for at least their full melt value, and often at a small premium to intrinsic value, depending on current market conditions. The downside to this approach, of course, is it takes a bit more time and effort on your part. You'll have to take photos, post your listings, deal with bidders, shipping, etc.

Whichever approach you take, it's a good idea to check out the junk silver coin listings on , as well as our junk silver coin price page, in order to see what coins are selling for on the open market. You should also check the current spot price of silver which you can see every day on our home page. That way you'll have a good idea of what you should be asking for your coins.

Here are some current listings to help you get an idea:

Junk Silver Coins on Ebay

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First time at Junk Silver Trader?

Welcome! We're glad you're here. Junk Silver Trader is your best resource for learning about investments in junk silver coins. Whether you're new to the subject, and want to learn about the unique advantages of junk silver coins as an investment, are looking for the latest junk silver prices, or are looking to buy junk silver coins, we have what you're looking for.

If you've done your basic research and decided these coins are the right investment for you, the next step is to find a place to buy. There are a number of dealers that trade in circulated coins both online and off. They all have their advantages and disadvantages, but as a general matter, their prices are only good if you're buying in large quantities - $1000 in face value or more. Most will charge a large premium for smaller lots of coins.

If you're interested in purchasing smaller quantities, Ebay is most likely your best choice. You can often find coins there for very low premiums over their melt values, and sometimes even at a discount to the value of the materials.

If you're interested in purchasing coins in bulk, you'll want to look into junk silver bags.

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]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/about/privacy-policy-and-terms/feed 0 Junk Silver Bags http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-bags http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-bags#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:40:45 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=233 junk-silver-bagsJunk silver coins are typically sold in bags. The reason is that because of their circulated condition, there's no particular need to protect each individual coin. They are being sold primarily for their precious metal content.

Junk silver bags sold by major dealers typically contain between $1000 and $10,000 in face value. A $1000 face value junk silver bag will weigh approximately 55 pounds. For 90% silver coins, such a bag will contain about 718-720 ounces of silver.

For many investors, that much silver is more than they'd like to purchase. Ebay is a good place to find smaller junk silver bags. In addition to US coins, you can find bags of junk silver coins from all over the world on Ebay. Canada and Australia are two common sources, and Chinese junk silver coins can occasionally be found as well.

If you keep a close eye on the price of silver, you can often find bargains on Ebay. You can sometimes even pick up junk silver for less than its meltdown value, although most often the coins trade at a modest premium. Just be sure to check the coins you receive to ensure that their issues have the silver content claimed by the seller, especially when dealing with overseas issues.

Another advantage to purchasing on Ebay is the ability to buy many different types of silver coins for the same investment amount. Because premiums over melt value fluctuate from coin to coin, it pays to diversify, as with any other investment.

Junk Silver Bags on Ebay

]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-bags/feed 0 What Are Junk Silver Coins? http://junksilvertrader.com/what-are-junk-silver-coins http://junksilvertrader.com/what-are-junk-silver-coins#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:16:52 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=226 junk-silver-bagsJunk silver coins, despite their rather unfortunate name, are a great investment. In fact, they may be the ideal investment for people who are concerned about the current economic climate in the U.S. So what are they, exactly?

The Last Real Money Issued in the U.S.

Throughout the first half of the 20th century, most of the coins issued in the U.S. contained 90% silver. This meant that apart from their printed "legal tender" value, they have intrinsic value based on their silver content. Over time, because of inflation of the currency, these coins came to be worth more than their face value, as the price of silver rose.

The term "junk" silver originates from coin collectors, and refers to coins that were circulated, and have no value as collectibles. Their value arises purely from their precious metal content. While the name is less than appealing, junk silver coins have a number of unique properties that make them excellent investments.

First, junk silver coins have precious metal content that is certified by the U.S. government. Counterfeiting of coins is rare, so typically if you have a certain variety of coin and can read the date, you can be confident of its silver content. Second coins are conveniently sized, making them an easy way to trade in small quantities of silver, should the need arise. Finally, these coins are still considered legal tender, which means there is an absolute floor for their value - it can never go to zero. Even in the case of a total collapse in the price of silver, these coins can still be spent for face value.

Fight Inflation with U.S. Junk Silver Coins

At the rate the U.S. government is expanding the money supply, high inflation in the future is about as close to a sure bet as exists in the financial markets. Commodities such as silver are typically inflation proof, and are a good store of value in times of uncertainty. Junk silver coins are easily recognized, and their silver content is widely known, making them highly liquid all over the world.

In short, if you are considering investing in physical precious metals, junk silver coins merit close consideration. They are still readily available, at very low premiums over meltdown value. One of the best places to find them is on Ebay.

Junk Silver Coins on Ebay

]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/what-are-junk-silver-coins/feed 0 1971-1976 Silver Clad Eisenhower Dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1971-1976-silver-eisenhower-dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1971-1976-silver-eisenhower-dollar#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:45:58 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=193 1971-1976 Silver Eisenhower Dollar

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 40%
Silver Weight: 0.3161 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $6.27

The Silver Eisenhower Dollar was minted between 1971 and 1976. It is named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose likeness appears on the obverse of the coin. The reverse of the original coin depicts an eagle with wings spread. Both sides of the originally coin were designed by Frank Gasparro. In 1975 and 1976, a bicentennial version was released, with the Liberty Bell on the reverse side, in front of the moon - commemorating the moon landing. The bicentennial version was designed by Dennis Williams.

Also known as the "Ike" dollars, the coins were minted exclusively in San Francisco. They rarely made it into regular circulation outside of casinos. Instead, they were distributed in two forms: uncirculated and proof. The uncirculated variety coins came wrapped in cellophane with a blue plastic token, encolsed in a blue envelope. The proof version came in a brown box with a gold seal. This led to the uncirculated coins being called "Blue Ikes," and the proof being called "Brown Ikes." The uncirculated "Blue" ikes originally sold $3, while the proofs sold for $10 .

Unlike earlier silver dollars in the U.S., "Ikes" are only 40% silver, with each coin containing a little under a third of an ounce of silver. The other 60% is made up of copper. Because they were issued only as collectibles, they are not generally found in circulation. Still, they are considered legal tender, like other U.S. coins.

Eisenhower dollars are not often traded as "junk silver," because they were never regularly circulated. Instead, they are mostly held by collectors for their numismatic value. That combined with the fact that they are only 40% silver makes them a less than ideal choice for junk silver traders. Still, "Ikes" are occasionally found in such poor quality that they fall to "junk" status, and like other junk silver coins, they have the advantage of legal tender status, and silver content certified by the U.S. government.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated Eisenhower Dollars for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.

Eisenhower Dollars on Ebay:


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]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1971-1976-silver-eisenhower-dollar/feed 0 1921-1935 Silver Peace Dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1921-1935-silver-peace-dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1921-1935-silver-peace-dollar#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:53:18 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=201 1921-1935 Silver Peace Dollar

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: 0.77344 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $15.35

The Silver Peace Dollar was minted between 1921 and 1935. The coin was initially designed by Anthony de Francisci, who won a design competition, beating out famous designers such as Chester Beach, John Flanagan, Hermon A. MacNeil, and Adolph A . Weinman.

Despite winning the contest, the original design was actually rejected. The reverse depicted an Eagle holding a broken sword, which some associated with defeat. Accordingly, George Morgan designed a new reverse without the broken sword, which ended up on the coins that were minted.

Other changes came later. The original obverse design had an unusually steeply curved surface, making the coins hard to stack, and hard to strike, resulting in an abnormally high rate of breakage of the dies used to stamp the coins. The relief was lowered in 1922 because of this.

The coin got its name because the design was intended to be "commemorative of the termination of the war between the Imperial German Government and the Government of the United States." The word "peace" appears on the lower edge of the reverse side, Oddly, the Peace Dollar was not well received upon its initial release, despite its attractive appearance. It has since become popular, and now peace dollars are in high demand among coin enthusiasts of all varieties.

The peace dollar was the last 90% silver dollar to be minted for circulation in the U.S. (The Eisenhower Dollar minted between 1971 and 1976 contained only 40% silver.)

Like other silver coins of the era, the Silver Peace Dollar contains 90% silver, with each coin having a little over three quarters of an ounce of silver. The coins make excellent investments for junk silver buyers, as their larger size makes them easier to manage.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated Peace Dollars for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.

Silver Peace Dollars on Ebay:

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]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1921-1935-silver-peace-dollar/feed 0 1878-1921 Silver Morgan Dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1878-1921-silver-morgan-dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1878-1921-silver-morgan-dollar#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:51:53 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=190 1878-1921 Silver Morgan Dollar

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: 0.77344 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $15.35

The Silver Morgan Dollar was minted between 1878 and 1921. All in all, over 657 million Morgan dollars were produced during this period in 96 different combinations of year and mint. Hundreds of millions have been melted down over the years for their silver value. Some by the federal government under the Silver Act of 1942 and the Pittman act, and other by private interests when the cost of silver rose to exceed the face value of the coin by a sufficient amount to make this profitable. Despite all this melting, a substantial volume of Morgan Dollars remains available for junk silver investors and numismatic enthusiasts alike.

The coin was named for its designer, George T. Morgan. The obverse of the coin features the face of Liberty. Philadelphia school teacher Anna Willess Williams posed for the design. The reverse features an eagle which is somewhat skinnier than the beagles featured on other U.S. coins. Some described the eagle as "scrawny," eventually leading to the nickname of "buzzard dollar" for the coin.

Soon after the initial design, the Mint was advised that eagles have seven tail feathers, rather than the eight shown on the original design. The result is that some Morgan dollars show the eagle with eight tail feathers, others with seven, and still others with seven over eight. The last variety is the most rare, although all varieties are still easy enough to find.

Like other silver coins of the era, the Silver Morgan Dollar contains 90% silver, with each coin having slightly over three quarters of an ounce of silver. The coins make excellent investments for junk silver buyers, as their larger size makes them easier to keep track of. The design is also one of the more popular among coin enthusiasts of all stripes.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated Morgan Dollars for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.

Junk Silver Morgan Dollars on Ebay:


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Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 40%
Silver Weight: 0.1479 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $2.94

The Kennedy Half dollar minted between 1965 and 1970 contained 40% silver. In 1965, the mint removed all silver from dimes and quarters, but elected to have the Kennedy half dollar keep some silver content to honor the recently deceased president.

The coins are made up of an inner layer of 79% copper and 21% silver, wrapped or "clad" in an outer layer comprising 80% silver and 20% copper. In total, the coins contain 40% silver and 60% copper. Because of this construction, they are also known as "Silver Clad" coins.

The design of the coin is substantially the same as the 1964 90% silver half dollar, featuring the likeness of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse, and an eagle with wings spread wide on the reverse.

As one might imagine, the 40% silver Kennedy Half is less popular among junk silver investors, because of its lower silver content. An investor must keep a much larger quantity and weight in coins in order to have the same amount of silver as with other junk silver coins. Nevertheless, silver clad half dollars are a perfectly valid method of investing in silver, and they have many of the advantages shared by all junk silver coins: metal content certified by the U.S. government, ease of transport and divisibility, and a legal tender value placing an absolute floor on their price.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated silver clad Kennedy Half Dollars for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.

Silver Clad Kennedy Half Dollars on Ebay:

]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1965-1970-silver-clad-kennedy-half/feed 0 1964 Silver Kennedy Half Dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1964-silver-kennedy-half-dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1964-silver-kennedy-half-dollar#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:32:29 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=168 1964 Silver Kennedy Half Dollar

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: 0.36169 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $7.18

The Silver Kennedy Half dollar was minted in 1964, beginning just three months after President Kennedy's assassination. Although produced for only one year, over 277 million 1964 JFK half dollars were minted. They are popular for a number of reasons, not the least of which is their depiction of such a popular president, so soon after his death. They also have the distinction of being the last 90% silver half dollars minted in the U.S. In 1965, the mint removed all silver from dimes and quarters, and reduced the half-dollar's silver content to 40%.

The design of the coin features the likeness of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse, and an eagle with wings spread wide on the reverse. The obverse of the coin was designed by Gilroy Roberts, and the reverse was designed by Frank Gasparro.

Like other silver coins of the era, the 1964 silver Kennedy half dollar contains 90% silver. A junk silver bag of Kennedy half dollars typically consists of $1000 in face value, or 2000 coins. It will weigh in at about 55 pounds, containing about 718-720 ounces of silver. While half dollars often trade for a premium over other junk silver coins, silver Kennedy half dollars are generally a bit cheaper than other silver half dollars, such as the Walking Liberty and Franklin Half Dollars. There are a number of reasons for this, but the primary reason is that so many of them were minted during the single year of their issue.

The Silver Kennedy half dollar is popular among junk silver investors. Its larger size means having fewer coins to manage, and its lower premium over melt value makes it a good choice for those who are primarily interested in silver content rather than numismatic value.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated Kennedy Half Dollars for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.

Junk Silver 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars on Ebay:

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]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1964-silver-kennedy-half-dollar/feed 0 1948-1963 Silver Franklin Half Dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1948-1963-silver-franklin-half-dollar http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1948-1963-silver-franklin-half-dollar#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:27:00 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=154 1948-1963 Silver Franklin Half Dollar

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: 0.36169 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $7.18

The silver Franklin half dollar bears the image of Benjamin Franklin (hence the name) on the obverse side, with the Liberty Bell appearing on the reverse. Approximately 309.4 million Benjamin Franklin half dollars were produced by the U.S. mint between 1948 and 1963.

Like other silver coins of the era, silver Franklin half dollars contain 90% silver. A junk silver bag of Franklin half dollars typically consists of $1000 in face value, or 2000 coins. It will weigh in at about 55 pounds, containing about 718-720 ounces of silver. These coins are popular among junk silver investors who want to have fewer coins to manage, as the coins are larger have more silver per coin. Many junk silver dealers charge premiums for half dollars, however, making the Silver Washington Quarter a potentially good compromise for investor looking to pay the absolute smallest premium over the melt value of the coins. Still, junk silver Franklin halves are still relatively widely available, and bargains can be found.

Another advantage of these coins is they were only ever minted in 90% silver, so if you see the Franklin Half Dollar design, you can be confident you are getting a 90% silver coin without having to verify the date. This is especially useful if the date has been rubbed down to the point of being illegible, a relatively common occurrence for heavily circulated coins.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated Franklin Half Dollars for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.

Junk Silver Franklin Half Dollars on Ebay:

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Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: 0.36169 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $7.18

The Walking Liberty half dollar (sometimes called the "walker" among enthusiasts) was designed by A.A. Weinman, a German-born sculptor and student of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

The obverse of the coin features the full-body image of Liberty walking forward into a sunrise, carrying laurel and oak branches. The branches are said to symbolize civil and military glory, respectively. On the reverse of the coin is an eagle perched on a mountain, next to a sapling of mountain pine, growing from a crack in the rock. A.A. Weinman's initials (AW) appear under the eagle's tail-feathers.

The design received rave reviews at the time of its release, and continues to be a favorite among collectors of American coins.

Like other silver coins of the era, these half dollars contain 90% silver. A junk silver bag of Walking Liberty half dollars typically consists of $1000 in face value, or 2000 coins, weighing about 55 pounds, and containing about 718-720 ounces of silver. These coins are popular among junk silver investors who prefer a larger coin, so as to have fewer to manage. Many dealers in junk silver charge premiums for half dollars, however, making the Silver Washington Quarter a good potential compromise for those looking to pay the smallest premium over melt value.

Despite the premium the Walking Liberty half sometimes carries, it has one major advantage, in that they were only ever minted in 90% silver, so if you receive a coin with the walking liberty design, you can be confident you are getting a 90% silver coin without having to verify the date. This is especially useful if the date has been rubbed down to the point of being illegible, a relatively common occurrence for heavily circulated coins.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated Walking Liberty Half Dollars for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.

Junk Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars on Ebay:

]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1916-1947-silver-walking-liberty-half-dollar/feed 0 1932-1964 Silver Washington Quarter http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1932-1964-washington-quarter http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1932-1964-washington-quarter#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:34:02 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=137 1932-1964 Silver Washington Quarter

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: 0.18084 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $3.59

The silver washington quarter was minted between 1932 and 1964. Its design is familiar, varying little from modern quarters, with the face of George Washington on the obverse side, and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse. Like other silver coins minted during this period, the quarter contained 90% silver. After 1964, the quarter was switched to a mix of nickel and copper.

The silver quarter is among the most popular coins for junk silver investors, as its size makes it convenient to keep and store, and the long mintage period means the coins are reasonably available for those looking to invest in junk silver. Typically, bags of these coins can be obtained for very low premiums over melt value.

Despite its un-distinctive design, A number of issues of the silver quarter also have high numismatic value, for those interested in more serious coin collecting. Some have values ranging in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the issue.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated silver quarters for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.

Junk Silver Washington Quarters on Ebay:

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Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 35%
Silver Weight: 0.05626 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $1.12

World War II brought on the rationing of many commodities. At the time, nickel was in short supply, and in high demand for use in armor plating. Accordingly, Congress suspended use of nickel in the coins on October 8, 1942. From that date until 1945, "nickels" consisted of an alloy of silver, copper, and manganese, with silver comprising 35% of the total weight of the coin.

The design during the war remained substantially the same, except for a large mint mark on the reverse side of the coin, centered above the dome of Monticello. The letters used were "S" for the San Francisco mint, "D" for Denver, and "P' to for the Philadelphia mint. This was the first time the letter "P" was used as a mint mark on a U.S. Coin - prior to that time, Philadelphia coins carried no mark.

Apart from the distinctive mint mark, the war nickel can be distinguished from other issues by its distinctive color, brought about by the different mixture of metals used.

The war nickel is not the most popular among junk silver coin collectors, for the obvious reason that they are only 35% silver. They are more commonly collected for their historical or numismatic value. Still, like other junk silver coins, their silver content is certified by the U.S. government, and they make a fine, inflation-proof investment.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is the best place to acquire circulated War Nickels for their silver value.

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1946-1964 Silver Roosevelt Dime

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: 0.07234 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $1.44

The Silver Roosevelt dime was first minted in 1946 to honor Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, shortly after his death. It consisted of 90% silver and 10% copper, and was designed by Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock. It continued to be minted until 1964.

The obverse side features a portrait of President Roosevelt. The reverse side carries a torch, symbolizing beauty, offset by an oak branch symbolizing victory, and olive branch symbolizing peace.

The dime in particular was chosen to honor President Roosevelt because of his extensive work on behalf of the March of Dimes, originally known as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The Foundation earned its new name from its campaigns encouraging people to contribute a dime to their cause. Himself a victim of Polio, President Roosevelt worked tirelessly to support and grow the foundation in its early days.

Dimes are a good choice for those interested in investing in junk silver coins, as their size makes it easy to trade in smaller quantities of silver, and junk silver bags consisting primarily of dimes are more compact than other varieties.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is the best place to acquire smaller lots of circulated Roosevelt dimes for their silver content.

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]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1946-1964-silver-roosevelt-dime/feed 0 1916-1945 Silver Mercury Dime http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1916-1945-silver-mercury-dime http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1916-1945-silver-mercury-dime#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:14:17 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=17 1916-1945 Silver Mercury Dime

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: 0.07234 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $1.44

The 90% silver Mercury Dime was minted in the U.S. between 1916 and 1945. It features a winged Liberty head on the obverse side. The image of Liberty bears a strong resemblance to the Roman god Mercury, which is how the silver Mercury dime got its name. It carries a Roman fasces on the reverse side. Also known as Lictors' rods, the facses consists of a bundle of rods surrounding an ax.

The design is a perennial favorite among coin collectors, and is considered to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all U.S. coin designs. A number of key years can have high numismatic value, depending on the condition of the coin.

Dimes are a good choice for those interested in investing in junk silver coins, as their size makes it easy to trade in smaller quantities of silver, and junk silver bags consisting primarily of dimes are more compact than other varieties.

Interestingly, the rough edge of the silver dime was originally designed as a countermeasure against counterfeiting, as well as shaving of portions of coins to collect profits on the dust. Modern dimes have no significant precious metal content, but the "reeded" edge has been retained in later issues for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it helps the visually impaired distinguish between different coins.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is the best place to acquire circulated Mercury dimes for their silver value.

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]]> http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins/1916-1945-silver-mercury-dime/feed 0 U.S. Junk Silver Coin Prices http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins http://junksilvertrader.com/junk-silver-coins#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:04:29 +0000 Sean http://junksilvertrader.com/?page_id=3 The following table lists all major issues of circulated U.S. silver coins, including their silver content, and current melt value. Each of these coins can be found traded as junk silver, with varying levels of availability depending on how many of the coins were originally minted, and how many have since been melted down. Click on the individual coins for details and history, and to learn how to buy them as junk silver.

Coin Name Silver Content Silver Weight Junk Silver Value
1964 Silver Kennedy Half 1964 Silver Kennedy Half Dollar 90% 0.36169 oz. $7.18
1916-1947 Walking Liberty Half 1916-1947 Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar 90% 0.36169 oz. $7.18
1942-1945 War Nickels 1942-1945 War Nickel 35% 0.05626 oz. $1.12
1916-1945 Mercury Dime 1916-1945 Mercury Dime 90% 0.07234 oz. $1.44
1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime 1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime 90% 0.07234 oz. $1.44
1932-1964 Washington Quarter 1932-1964 Washington Quarter 90% 0.18084 oz. $3.59
1948-1963 Franklin Half 1948-1963 Franklin Half 90% 0.36169 oz. $7.18
1878-1921 Morgan Dollar 1878-1921 Morgan Dollar 90% 0.77344 oz. $15.35
1921-1935 Peace Dollar 1921-1935 Peace Dollar 90% 0.77344 oz. $15.35
1971-1976 Eisenhower Dollar 1971-1976 Eisenhower Dollar 40% 0.3161 oz. $6.27
1965-1970 Kennedy Half 1965-1970 Silver Clad Kennedy Half 40% 0.1479 oz. $2.94

Please note that the Junk Silver prices listed here are approximate, and are based on the current spot price of silver: 19.85 / oz. They represent the melt value of the silver content only. Other precious metal content such as copper is not taken into account. Also, keep in mind that these coins tend to trade at a slight premium to melt value.

Ebay is most often the best place to find deals on junk silver coins, especially if you're not buying in bulk. If you follow the melt values closely, you can usually find coins for very low premiums, and sometimes even at a discount to their intrinsic precious metal value.

Junk Silver Coins on Ebay

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