Assorted U.S. Constitutional Silver Coins and Silver Bullion Collection
Coin/Bullion · United States Mint (and various private mints for ingot silver)
Pattern: Mixed U.S. Coinage Designs (Morgan Dollars, Barber Halves/Quarters/Dimes, Walking Liberty Halves, Kennedy Halves, Jefferson/Liberty Head Nickels, Wheat Cents, Bullion Ingot)
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
United States Mint (and various private mints for ingot silver)
Material
Mixed purity: 90% Silver (.900 fine) for pre-1965 U.S. coins, 40% Silver for 1965-1970 Kennedy Halves, .999 Fine Silver ingot, and base metal bronze/cupronickel pieces.
Dimensions
Variable coin sizes from 17.9mm (Dimes) to 38.1mm (Morgan Dollars); total collection weight contains several troy ounces of actual silver weight (ASW).
Description
A diverse collector accumulation of historic U.S. junk silver, collectible numismatic coins, and bullion stored in a multi-compartment organizer. Visible contents include 90% silver Barber halves, quarters, and dimes; Walking Liberty half dollars; Morgan silver dollars; 1964 90% Kennedy halves and 1965-1970 40% Kennedy halves; Liberty Head (V) nickels; Lincoln cents; and a encased 100g .999 fine silver bullion bar.
Key Features
High cumulative silver melt value combined with historic numismatic interest; includes desirable 90% Constitutional silver types like Barber and Walking Liberty designs.
Material & Composition
Mixed purity: 90% Silver (.900 fine) for pre-1965 U.S. coins, 40% Silver for 1965-1970 Kennedy Halves, .999 Fine Silver ingot, and base metal bronze/cupronickel pieces.
Finish & Decoration
Standard circulation strikes, featuring classic relief coining artwork such as Charles E. Barber's Liberty head, Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty, and George T. Morgan's Liberty profile.
Hallmarks & Stamps
U.S. Mint marks (e.g., Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, New Orleans where applicable), dates ranging from late 19th century through 1970s, purity stamps on ingot ('999 FINE').
Construction Details
Machine-struck coinage on prepared metal planchets using high-pressure minting presses; cast/stamped private bullion bar.
Functional Features
Legal tender currency (historically circulated) and bullion investment storage.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable (coinage/bullion). Storage provided in a compartmentalized plastic tackle box organizer.
Craftsmanship Details
Precision U.S. Mint die-striking showcasing classical American coin sculpting and portraiture.
Authentication Indicators
Authentic relief wear patterns consistent with circulation, correct reeded edges on silver silver coins, sharp legend stamping on higher-grade pieces.
Origin & Manufacturing
United States of America (U.S. Mint facilities including Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, New Orleans).
Era & Period
Late 19th Century to Late 20th Century (Gilded Age through Modern Era, c. 1890s-1970s).
Age Estimate
Circa 1890s through 1970s based on visible dates (e.g., 1898 Barber Quarter, 1909 Barber Half, 1964 Kennedy Half).
Cultural Significance
Represents the evolution of American circulating currency and monetary history before the nation completely removed silver from circulating coinage in 1970.
Condition Notes
Circulated condition ranging from About Good (heavily worn) to Very Fine/Extremely Fine with light to moderate surface tarnish, rim nicks, and natural age patina.
Value Estimate
$400 - $800+ USD depending on exact total weight of 90% silver pieces and any key-date numismatic key dates present.
Care & Maintenance
Do not clean or polish coins, as chemical or abrasive cleaning permanently destroys numismatic value. Store in acid-free coin flips, capsules, or dry containers with silica gel.
Similar Pieces
Standard U.S. silver coin hoards, rolls of Constitutional silver quarters/dimes, and private bullion silver stack collections.
Interesting Facts
U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars minted in 1964 or earlier contain 90% pure silver, commonly referred to by collectors as 'junk silver' or 'Constitutional silver'.
Notes
Box of different liver coins