Meaning of constitutional silver | Babel Free

Definitions

Silver American quarters, dimes, and half dollars, minted prior to 1965.

Examples

“Have started hearing the term "Constitutional Silver" or "Constitutional Gold" for pre-64 silver and pre-33 gold.”

“Hmmm... I've searched around a little bit, and it seems like "constitutional silver" is just a marketing term.”

“Yes - that's what you see in the picture, but I prefer the term "constitutional silver" because the real "junk" is actually the non-silver coins that replaced the silver coins.”

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