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The amount of silver in a coin, used to calculate its melt value.

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Feb 1, 2026
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How do dealers calculate buy/sell spreads and premiums on junk silver coins today?

Dealers set buy/sell spreads and premiums on by starting from the metal’s melt value (coin × live spot price) and then adding or subtracting percentages that reflect dealer costs, market liquidity and...