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Franklin Half Dollar 1948 to 1963

Franklin Half Dollar

Minted from 1948 to 1963 the Franklin Half dollar is a popular choice for those wishing to invest in silver half dollars from the mid 20th century. This coin is 90% silver and has a current melt value of $ Ben Franklin Half Dollars can still be found in circulation although they are rare. While not the most popular nor the most ... Read More »

Silver War Nickels 1942 to 1945

Silver War Nickel

Silver war nickels issued from 1942 to 1945 are a bit of an oddity in the coin community. I say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Often war nickels are grimey looking, almost like they have been found in an automotive garage. Regardless of the way they look there is a market out there for them.  The silver melt ... Read More »

Kennedy Half Dollar 1964 to 1970

1964 Kennedy Half Dollar

The Kennedy Half Dollar issued in 1964 was a 90% silver half dollar issued by the United States mint. From 1965 to 1970 this coin was issued as 40% silver. All coins from 1971 to current are copper and nickel. 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars have a melt value of $  while those with 40% silver only have a melt of $ As ... Read More »

Seated Liberty Dollar 1840 to 1873

Seated Liberty Dollar

The Seated Liberty Dollar was minted between 1840 and 1873 in the United States.The current melt value for this coin is $ although a coin of this period almost always sells for much much more. From 1840 until the passage of the Coinage Act of 1873, Seated Liberty Dollars were the coins produced from the U.S. Mint. During this time, ... Read More »

Peace Dollar 1921-1928

Peace Dollar

The Peace Dollar was issued between 1921 and 1928 as well as from 1934-1935 and is a 90% silver coin belonging to the United States. The current melt value for this coin is $ As an alternative to the Morgan Dollar, and in honor of the peace accords following World War I, the Peace Dollar was designed, approved and minted. Because ... Read More »