Born in Newark, New Jersey. He has studied at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, Pratt Institute, Newark University and New York University. Married to Elaine in 1949 with two children. Instructor at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts 1945 to 1946. In 1950 he was founder and owner of General Art and Woodworking Company. Founder of Associate Designers, Inc. and Associate Store Planners after 1960. Consultant in industrial design for commercial properties.

Silberman placed an ad in the November 9, 1966, issue of Coin World. It suggested the formation of a mail club to trade and discuss large cents. This would become the Early American Coppers club with Silberman as first president. He served in that position 1967 to 1977.

He consigned parts of his numismatic collection to Harmer Rooke for auction November 16, 1969. He was editor with Warren Lapp of United States Large Cents 1793-1857 published in 1975. He has been a frequent contributor of articles in Penny-Wise.

bio by correspondence, 1991; obit: CW 2/26/2001