Darth Walker
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Silver isn't always silver, as far as price goes. As the spot price of silver increases, premiums decrease. Semi-key dates begin to "disappear". Older junk silver no longer brings more than newer junk silver - for example junk '64 Kennedy halves bring the same as junk Bens and/or Walkers. There is a price of silver whereas a 1916D Merc and a 1964 Roosevelt dime would sell for the same amount, albeit a completely unobtainable number without likely financial collapse happening beforehand.
Conversely, when the spot price drops, premiums rise. Semi-key dates reappear. Older typically brings more than newer (Walkers and Mercs bring a premium over 90% Kens and Rosies). "Pretty" bullion costs more than "Generic" bullion. etc etc etc
Whether or not one type of silver is "worth" the additional cost over another type of silver will mostly be determined by the price of silver when you sell.
Well said, sir.
I'd love to see a 16-d dime and a 64 selling for the same amount. Anyone with even a modest silver stash would be very rich. [emoji106]