Silver just hit $49.77 per ounce in November 2025, and the pre-1964 U.S. silver coin market (often called “junk silver”) is riding the wave harder than ever. What used to be $2–$3 face-value bags trading at 8–10× face are now routinely selling for 18–25× face or more, turning $100 bags into $1,800–$2,500 overnight windfalls. From Mercury dimes to Walking Liberty halves, these 90% silver coins minted before 1965 aren’t “junk” anymore — they’re one of the hottest hard-money assets of … Continue reading The Exploding Market for Pre-1964 U.S. Silver Coins in 2025