The Red-Hot Market for Pre-1964 U.S. Silver Coins Right Now
Silver prices just hit $34.80 an ounce—the highest since 2012—and collectors, stackers, and everyday investors are racing to scoop up pre-1964 silver coins faster than dealers can restock. These 90% silver dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars minted before the U.S. switched to copper-nickel clad in 1965 have quietly become one of the hottest assets of 2025, with premiums jumping 40–80% year-over-year while spot silver itself rose 52%. Whether you call them “junk silver,” constitutional silver, or just “real money,” …