Am I The Only One That Keeps "junk Silver" As Pieces Of Hist

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coinut Valued Member United States 362 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 4:42 pm I wondered if I am the only one that keeps extras of what people call junk silver not for investments but for the history? I kept the best mercs, Franklins Kennedys and Barber dimes out of the coin we took and cashed in. I wanted to save a little history even though they were only worth melt, Report this Post to the Staff

rachums107 Pillar of the Community United States 3345 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 4:46 pm Quote: Am I the only one that keeps "Junk silver" as pieces of hist nope Report this Post to the Staff
hermanwilliams Valued Member United States 309 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 4:50 pm Most of my favorites are just "junk". Report this Post to the Staff
big777bill Valued Member United States 376 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 4:52 pm I've NEVER sold any old silver coin that has been found in my change and won't until I'm absolutely broke. Report this Post to the Staff
fenton Pillar of the Community United States 4989 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 4:53 pm Even the 1893-S Morgan silver dollar was once just a face value "junk silver" coin. Quite a few of them were probably spent on beers out west. Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10034 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 4:55 pm I went to a coin shop before and traded in some "junk" for a "junk" roll of 1942 Walking Liberty halves. To me, b/c of the history, this was like coming out ahead on the game. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 5:03 pm Nothing wrong with saving a few nice silver coins, even if they're common. It's why I prefer type sets to date/mm sets. Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 5:19 pm I keep junk silver not only for their history, but also because of their collectability. There are many designs at (usually) affordable prices. Also, I like the sound of silver more than copper and clad, especially clad Report this Post to the Staff
3_Cent_Silver Valued Member United States 111 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 5:21 pm You're not alone, coinut. Being a history buff, I just love picking up a Morgan dollar and admiring the fact that this very coin could have been used in transactions 100 years ago (although maybe not that many). Report this Post to the Staff
Rsxtacee Pillar of the Community United States 737 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 5:25 pm I definitely keep my "junk" silver because of it's history. It's fun to think about where they've been and what they've been used for. Report this Post to the Staff
Secret Argent Man Valued Member United States 320 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 5:30 pm The thing about a "junk" coin, especially one that's worn so thin you almost can't tell it's a coin, is I wonder what it was used for, who used it, etc. Did someone famous use it? Was it used to buy a beer in an old west saloon? Was it part of a stagecoach heist? Was it transported via covered wagon? Or maybe it went west by sailing round S America... or maybe it went to Eurpose and back in soldiers' pockets... or japan... or...? The more "junk" it is, the more history it may well have seen. Where's it been, what'd it see, what'd it buy, how many people's hands has it been through? We'll never know but it sure is fun to speculate... Edited by Secret Argent Man 05/12/2011 5:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff
reupman Pillar of the Community United States 597 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 5:47 pm with the huge rise in silver I sold $45 face of g - f wlh for $1500 then bought a really nice 09 s vdb. To me having a complete Lincoln Cent collection was just more important than the silver which I will just buy back when it hits $27 again Report this Post to the Staff
mkman123 Pillar of the Community United States 3184 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 6:00 pm Your not alone, I'm like that! I will go through the junk silver pile and pick out the nicest looking coins! Report this Post to the Staff
Tim Stroud Pillar of the Community United States 2661 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 6:05 pm I have all the Kennedy halves I can stand so I sell any silver Kens that are less than BU (64-70) I keep all 1971's since these are one of the key dates in the run. Everything else, 1963 and older, has to be in very bad shape for me to let it go. Report this Post to the Staff
Changeless Valued Member 273 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 6:17 pm Even today "junk silver" coins are more liquid (more easily coverted to spending money for their silver value) than personal checks in my town. Hang on to them for the day a loaf of bread costs a month's wages at least. Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 05/12/2011 6:59 pm Quote: with the huge rise in silver I sold $45 face of g - f wlh for $1500 then bought a really nice 09 s vdb. To me having a complete Lincoln Cent collection was just more important than the silver which I will just buy back when it hits $27 again In effect, saving about 40% of the cost of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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