Morgan vs. Peace Silver Dollars: Which Belongs in Your Junk Silver Stack?

Morgan silver dollar and Peace silver dollar coins compared side by side, both 90% silver

Not all silver dollars fit neatly into the “junk silver” category, but two classic series show up constantly in stacker discussions: the Morgan dollar (1878-1921) and the Peace dollar (1921-1935). Both are 90% silver, but they differ in melt value, premiums, and how easy they are to buy and sell. Here’s how to decide which […]

Mercury Dimes vs. Roosevelt Dimes: Which is Better for Stacking?

Mercury dime and Roosevelt dime side by side, both 90% silver pre-1965 coins compared for junk silver stacking

Mercury dimes and Roosevelt dimes are the two 90% silver dimes you’ll run into most often as a stacker, and they contain exactly the same amount of silver. So which one should you actually buy? The answer comes down to premium, not metal content. Same Silver Content, Different Coin Both Mercury dimes and pre-1965 Roosevelt […]