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

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

At her home in Moonachie, New Jersey, Quintero showed some of the coins that could have value: a few buffalo head nickels, an Eisenhower silver dollar, and at least one coin that dates back to 1887.