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About Us

The Institute for Silver Dollar Education and Research exists to advance the study, collection, and value of U.S. silver dollars. We bring together leading voices in the numismatic world to educate collectors, share insights, and preserve the history of these iconic coins.

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Annual VAM Thing

 Sponsored by the Society of Silver Dollar Collectors, John Roberts Presiding. Again, the January FUN Convention hosts this annual get-together of Morgan and Peace dollar variety enthusiasts. The latest discoveries…

My Top 12 VAMs for 2026

by John Roberts. Mr. Roberts is the director of attributions for ANACS grading service. He also writes a monthly column on VAMs in Coin World. What are his 2026 favorites?…