For investors seeking bulk investment silver coins, this $1 face value lot of pre-1964 US coins represents an accessible entry point into constitutional silver collecting. Available at our Naples, FL location, each lot contains a mix of circulated silver coins totaling exactly one dollar in face value – whether that’s 10 dimes, 4 quarters, or an equivalent combination of these historic US Mint silver coins.
Design Features
The rich history of American coinage is represented in these junk silver lots through various iconic designs spanning over a century of US Mint production:
Available Designs and Denominations
Dimes (1836-1964): Features the artistry of Seated Liberty, Barber, Mercury, and Roosevelt designs
Quarters (1836-1964): Showcases Seated Liberty, Barber, Standing Liberty, and Washington designs
Half Dollars (1836-1964): Includes Seated Liberty, Barber, Walking Liberty, Benjamin Franklin, and Kennedy designs
Dollars (through 1935): Presents Seated Liberty, Morgan, and Peace dollar designs
Historical Information
1836: US Mint established the standard 90% silver, 10% copper composition
Nearly 130 years of continuous silver coin production followed
1964: Final year of 90% silver circulation coinage
Legacy: These coins represent a crucial era in American monetary history when precious metals backed US currency
Technical Specifications
Silver Content: 90% pure silver by weight
Copper Content: 10% for enhanced durability
Actual Silver Weight: 0.715 troy ounces per $1 face value
Condition: Average circulated state
Notes
While these circulated silver coins may show the honest wear of commerce, their intrinsic silver content makes them a popular choice for precious metal investors. Often termed “junk silver” due to their circulated condition, these constitutional silver pieces represent a tangible connection to America’s monetary heritage while providing a recognized and divisible form of physical silver investment.
