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US silver coin calculator
| Coin | Melt each | Qty | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Dollar1878–1904, 1921 · 0.77344 ozt pure silver | $44.62 | — | |
| Peace Dollar1921–1928, 1934–1935 · 0.77344 ozt pure silver | $44.62 | — | |
| Walking Liberty Half Dollar1916–1947 · 0.36169 ozt pure silver | $20.87 | — | |
| Franklin Half Dollar1948–1963 · 0.36169 ozt pure silver | $20.87 | — | |
| Kennedy Half Dollar (90%)1964 · 0.36169 ozt pure silver | $20.87 | — | |
| Kennedy Half Dollar (40%)1965–1970 · 0.1479 ozt pure silver | $8.53 | — | |
| Barber Half Dollar1892–1915 · 0.36169 ozt pure silver | $20.87 | — | |
| Washington Quarter (90%)1932–1964 · 0.18084 ozt pure silver | $10.43 | — | |
| Standing Liberty Quarter1916–1930 · 0.18084 ozt pure silver | $10.43 | — | |
| Barber Quarter1892–1916 · 0.18084 ozt pure silver | $10.43 | — | |
| Roosevelt Dime (90%)1946–1964 · 0.07234 ozt pure silver | $4.17 | — | |
| Mercury Dime1916–1945 · 0.07234 ozt pure silver | $4.17 | — | |
| Barber Dime1892–1916 · 0.07234 ozt pure silver | $4.17 | — | |
| War Nickel (large mintmark)1942–1945 · 0.05626 ozt pure silver | $3.25 | — | |
| Eisenhower Dollar (40% silver)1971–1974, 1976-S · 0.3161 ozt pure silver | $18.24 | — | |
| American Silver Eagle1986–present · 1 ozt pure silver | $57.69 | — |
Exact issues, not loose date shortcuts
The table separates 90%, 40%, and bullion issues and narrows date ranges where composition changed. A 1942 nickel is silver only when it has the large P, D, or S mintmark above Monticello; a 1976 Eisenhower dollar is silver only for the 40% San Francisco collector issue.
Nominal content versus circulated wear
Values use each coin's nominal silver content. Worn circulation coins can contain slightly less metal; that is why bulk junk-silver trading commonly uses 0.715 troy ounce per $1 face instead of the 0.7234 troy-ounce mint-weight total. Use the junk-silver calculator for a mixed circulated bag.
Melt value is not a collector appraisal
Never clean a coin and do not sell an unchecked date or mint mark for melt alone. Key dates, proofs, high grades, and modern bullion premiums can put the market value above the metal total shown here.
Specification sources
The U.S. Mint documents the historical .900 silver standard, the 40% Kennedy half-dollar change, and the one-troy-ounce Silver Eagle specification.
Frequently asked questions
Which US circulation coins contain silver?
Most US dimes, quarters, and half dollars dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver. Kennedy halves dated 1965–1970 are 40% silver, and wartime nickels with a large reverse mintmark are 35% silver.
How much silver is in a pre-1965 quarter?
A standard 90% silver quarter contains about 0.18084 troy ounce of silver at mint weight. Circulated wear can reduce the actual metal weight slightly.
How much silver is in a Morgan or Peace dollar?
Classic Morgan and Peace dollars contain about 0.77344 troy ounce of silver at mint weight. Modern .999 silver Morgan and Peace issues use different specifications and are not included in those rows.
Are all 1942 nickels silver?
No. Only wartime-alloy nickels identified by the large P, D, or S mintmark above Monticello contain 35% silver; some 1942 nickels use the ordinary copper-nickel composition.
Should I clean silver coins before selling?
No. Cleaning does not increase melt value and can destroy collector value through altered surfaces and scratches.
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