PCGS dusted off its historical vault to revisit one of numismatics’ greatest disappearing acts: silver in circulation. Once a shiny staple of everyday pocket change, silver coinage quietly vanished after 1965 — thanks to rising bullion prices and a public that suddenly became very good at “accidentally” keeping their dimes and quarters. Gresham’s Law, meet human nature.

The piece reads like a gentle reminder that metal content and policy can turn even humble pocket coins into miniature time capsules. And for collectors today? It’s a call to appreciate toning, originality, and the irony that we now pay premiums for coins the Mint once begged us to spend. Somewhere, Gresham is still laughing.

Source: PCGS News