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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Doug21, post: 931428, member: 5650&quot;]The weghts have varied over the years ( but not by a huge amount). Intrinsic value was not meant to be equal to face value, more like have enough silver in it to be worth something reasonable as metal compared to face value. This can fail if prices fluctuate enough to make melting worthwhile...even if illegal.</p><p><br /></p><p>Note the 1853-55 coins with arrows.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course by about 1965-1970 Silver was too expensive for coining at 40% or 90% standards.</p><p><br /></p><p>Similar to copper cents going zinc in 1982.</p><p><br /></p><p>Nickels were worth a dime ( in metal) a few years ago when copper and nickel were higher.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;d melt them illegally at that price, I&#039;m not much of a Patriot. In fact I&#039;d love to escape from the United States.....[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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