Originally, there were about 445,500 of the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins, though they never officially circulated. Now, only 13 known coins remain, one of which is privately owned. The 1933 ...
This means that a silver coin may be worth a set amount if spent, but has a different value when sold by weight. You can see such examples with JM Bullion’s American Eagle Coin. This coin is worth $1 ...