Does it pay to hold on to silver coins any longer? I have them for a few
years and the value has gone down. They are untouched or unused...
Do I have to pay taxes on them if I sell them. About $1,500 worth

You pay taxes on profits. If you sell them at a loss, you take a loss or don't bother to mention them.

I sold about that much recently, just because ebay had a promotion on fees. If I could predict the future, I'd be rich, of course.
(I wouldn't sell them at a loss if I were you.)

They are untouched or unused... Did you buy them as uncirculated?
Doesn't mean much. Are they Proof?

They are untouched or unused... Did you buy them as uncirculated?
Doesn't mean much. Are they Proof? I don't know what proof means
I bought them from Amex or some name like that. They are definitely untouched

Proof Coins vs. Uncirculated Coins - Production, Appearance, and Value

https://www.jmbullion.com/investing-guide/types... /proof-vs-uncirculated-coins/

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Proof coins, on the other hand, are struck twice. The difference in the production process is a more , intricate and shinier appearance in Proof coins.

Untouched is not a numismatists term. They are either Circulated, uncirculated ( mint) or proof. Are they in cases? Did you get a certificate with them?

Untouched is not a numismatists term. They are either Circulated, uncirculated ( mint) or proof. Are they in cases? Did you get a certificate with them? yes I did. They are uncirculated (mint)