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The difference between numismatists and bullion buyers

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Jan 28, 2026
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Which Roosevelt dime dates and mint marks are most valuable to collectors beyond silver melt value?

The has a handful of dates, mint marks and error varieties that routinely trade for collector premiums well above silver melt or face value: foremost among these are the silver-era (a key date), rare ...

Jan 29, 2026
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How do numismatic premiums typically affect Morgan dollar prices versus their melt value?

typically lift Morgan dollar prices well above their melt value: the coin’s 0.7734 troy ounces of silver sets a floor, but collector demand, grade, date and mintmark can multiply that floor into modes...