This was a Central America Policy issue in the late 19th century about using "free coinage" of silver instead of the gold standard. It was a response to inflation, but had it been done it would have resulted in a greater inflation.
Urban workers and immigrants could save money and pay off debt easier.
Bimetallism.
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Yes, farmers and the Populist Party wanted more silver to be coined rather than the current gold standard.
U.S. mints would allow unlimited conversion of silver at a rate lower than that of gold.
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This was a Central America Policy issue in the late 19th century about using "free coinage" of silver instead of the gold standard. It was a response to inflation, but had it been done it would have resulted in a greater inflation.
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why did western farmers want free silver?
Really, who DOESN'T want free silver? I know I wouldn't mind it! But seriously, do you not want free silver!?!
why did western farmers want free silver?
Nickel Free 925 silver. Namely, sterling silver which is free of nickel traces.
1794 was the first Federal issue silver coin, a Dollar.
The 14-piece silver proof set is currently valued at $44.00. Issue price was $56.96. A 5-piece Silver Quarter proof set is $38.00. Issue price for this set was $32.95.
The U.S. Mint did not issue a 1979 Silver Proof set. None of the coins contain any silver.
It is my understanding that there is a chemical compound that is used to free silver from it's various aggregates.
No US silver dollars dated 1779 first year of issue was 1794.