When one takes on any new endeavor, there are many early obstacles to watch out for and coin collecting is no different. For the veteran coin collector, some of these mistakes may seem obvious, but only because they’ve learned through trial and error. You don’t have to make the same mistakes we did! At U.S. State Quarters, we want new coin enthusiasts to avoid early setbacks and get their coin collection in full swing in no time.
1878 was a momentous year for U.S. coin collectors; with the ban on silver coinage lifted, the U.S. began to produce some of the most highly sought-after numismatic coins. Each Morgan silver dollar is minted from 90% pure silver, thanks to the historically groundbreaking silver strike in Nevada at the time. As mobile devices continue to drive the demand for industrial silver ever higher, the precious metal content of these coins alone makes them a worthwhile investment. However, history has conspired to make these coins far rarer than the metal that they contain.
