I have a few circulated silver dollars, halves, and some small change that I got from Mom and Dad's estate. What is better,1) sell for the silver value, or 2) sell the coins themselves(on e-Bay)? How can I find the market value on the silver? Adios, Larry.

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It's best to take them to a reputable coin dealer and get them appraised. Chances are they have little collector value, especially if they are circulated, but you never know: You may have something that commands a little higher value.

In general, the bullion or melt price of silver has swamped out the collector value, so you would probably get something around the spot price of silver for them.

You can look up values online, and spot silver price is just a GOOGLE search away. But you need someone in the business to grade the coins. As I stated above, unless it's a real rarity, a coin that has been in circulation is probably not going to have much if any collector value.

Is there a coin shop (preferably more than one) in your town? It won't cost you anything to drop by and have someone take a look at what you've got. Sometimes a coin will have more in sentimental value than collector or silver value.

Cheers,

Lee G.

to my book and give you a best guess. Silver dollars (not the clad ones) are selling at melt value of around $39.00 If it is a rare date/mint then I would take it to a coin dealer. Same for any of the others. I believe a coin dealer would give you a collectors value but if you want to sell to him he is going to cut that so he makes a profit on the sale. If they are not of collectable value, I imagine he would pay melt value on them too. I had a bunch of old silver dollars, none of collectable value so I just dumped them at one of those "we buy gold and silver" joints for melt price. Got around $500.00

Mike

He assessed them for collector value and silver content.





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an appraisal then sell elsewhere.

Also, don't clean them thinking that will add value, it won't and will destroy any collector value if they had any.

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Be careful, and take your time. Try and research them on line.

And have fun.

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I am not saying you are untrustworthy. Your avatar choice probably matches your state of mind. Whacko? LOL. Adios, Larry.

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...although there's always that outside chance.

It'd be quicker, easier and less 'hassle' to sell 'em for their silver content. Without looking it up, I'm thinkin' it's like around $37/oz. these days (?).



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Get that, and you'll know what you have, instead of wondering. But collecting on the nominal value has its own costs.

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I sold them to the third fellow who appraised them. He offered me the best price. I am satisfied. I will split the proceeds with my brother and sisters. Thanks, again. Adios, Larry.

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