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The Silver & Coin Brief by Jason & Son Co.
The Silver & Coin Brief — October 17, 2026: Are 1943 Steel Pennies Worth Anything?
Most 1943 steel pennies are common, but condition, mint mark and rare bronze errors matter. Learn how to identify and evaluate one. Read more...
The Silver & Coin Brief by Jason & Son Co.
The Silver & Coin Brief — October 10, 2026: How Much Silver Is in a Mercury Dime?
A Mercury dime contains 0.07234 troy ounce of silver. Learn the melt-value formula, key dates, mint-mark location and what adds collector value. Read more...
The Silver & Coin Brief — Special Edition: Which Kennedy Half Dollars Are Silver?
Which Kennedy Half Dollars Are Silver? A Collector's Guide
Identify silver Kennedy half dollars by year and issue: 1964 90% silver, 1965–1970 40% silver, and later collector exceptions. Read more...
The Silver & Coin Brief — October 3, 2026: How Much Silver Is in a 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar?
The Silver & Coin Brief — October 3, 2026: How Much Silver Is in a 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar?
A 1967 Kennedy half dollar contains 40% silver. Learn its silver weight, calculate melt value, and understand why no mint mark is normal. Read more...
The Silver & Coin Brief — September 26, 2026: Metals Pull Back, the Mint Closes a Chapter
The Silver & Coin Brief — September 26, 2026: Metals Pull Back, the Mint Closes a Chapter
Silver fell ~3% and gold ~2% after the Fed's September rate hike. Plus: the Mint's final Best of the Mint set, the rarest Silver Eagle ever heads to auction, and... Read more...
The Silver & Coin Brief — September 19, 2026: Market Headlines, Collector Discipline
The Silver & Coin Brief — September 19, 2026: Market Headlines, Collector Discipline
Spot silver rose 2.75% for the week ended September 18, 2026. A measured market update, a collector photo-check tip, and three shop picks. Read more...