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Looking to pick up some silver flatware in the next few months or years? Silver flatware if you can afford it is a great long term investment for your family. It may not make sense financially 100% but in terms of family heirlooms a set of silver flatware (forks, spoons, knives etc) ranks right up their with the living room clock, or moms ring. On the whole, you either buy silver flatware for the silver content or you buy it to own a truly beautiful set of dinnerware. If you’re buying in terms of silver investment, you have certain margins you’ll be looking to hit while those looking for an investment in dinnerware will be looking at more than the value of the silver. Here are some tips to keep in mind when evaluating silver flatware: 1 – Silver Content If the pieces or the set you’re looking at isn’t marked “Sterling” ... Read More »

The Capped Bust Quarter was issued by the mints in the United States from 1815 until 1838. These quarters have roughly .1808 oz of silver with a melt value of $ Unlike today, U.S. minted coins from the late 1700’s through the early 1900’s had essentially the same design across most denominations. As an example, the Capped Bust coinage introduced by the Chief Engraver of the Mint, William Kneass, included not only the half dollar and quarter, but the dime and half dime as well. Even the large cent and half cent denominations had a very similar design. Perhaps the most popular coin in the Capped Bust design was the Capped Bust quarter which was produced for circulation from 1815 to 1838. At the time, the government specification for silver coins stated that the coins should be 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper which is the composition of the Capped Bust Quarter. While ... Read More »