As bullion prices correct and common silver coins disappear into melt, the broader coin-collecting hobby continues to attract ...

Silver prices have surged lately, but what you'll actually get for your coin depends on a few different factors.

Both options offer exposure to the precious metal, but the premiums, liquidity and collecting value can differ.

Rising silver prices and increased melting activity could push even the most familiar U.S. silver coins toward scarcity, forcing collectors and dealers to rethink long-held assumptions.

Silver coins carry layers of value tied to material, history, and condition. Recognizing those factors helps explain ...