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Stories of silver dollars, half dollars, quarters, bullion, and rounds As an investment asset and collectible item, these metals are definitely worth learning more about.

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Silver Proof Coins

Proof Silver American Eagle coin. (Photo by sirquitos) Silver Proof Coins are more sought after than regular struck coins. Proof coins were originally used to test and check the dies before striking of a series. Now, Silver Proof coins are a special striking of a coin for a collector. Proof coins are made on highly polished blanks (planchetes) to yield a mirror effect and treated with special dies. They are also struck with extra pressure and a longer hold time. In addition they are struck at least twice. The combination of these techniques brings out more of the coin’s detail. Silver Proof Coins are done in smaller volumes than general issued currency and more time is taken in the process. Therefore the mint charges prices much higher than standard mint sets, and the smaller quantity usually causes a higher return on the investment. Proof coins usually are graded in the 60-70 range and indicated with a “PR” or “PF” before their grade....

Capped Bust Quarter

1822 Capped Bust Quarter The Capped Bust Quarter was designed by German emigrant John Reich. This silver coin was minted as needed from 1815 to 1838, the Spanish ‘2 reales’ (two-bits) was still in use and containing less silver United States quarters were often hoarded. 1831 saw the adaption of the Collar Die technique to the quarter striking press which allowed a singled strike for the faces of the silver coins and the reeded edge. This created two Types of silver quarters in this series: the Small Size Capped Bust Quarters; “With Moto” or “Scroll on Reverse” from 1815 to 1828 and the Large Size Capped Bust Quarter; “No Moto” or “No Scroll on Reverse” from 1831 to 1838. Proof strikes started in 1820, only five to ten were usually struck for each year of production, except in 1827 when about 35 were coined, however 1827 was the smallest business strike with only 4,000 making it the key date. There are a few variations for some of the years. No silver...