US Silver Coin Melt Values
Current Intrinsic Metal Value of US Silver Coins
The chart below shows every type of silver coin made in US history along with data about metal composition. This table shows the intrinsic value of the silver content used to make the coins. Even if the coin is ruined and the numismatic value is nothing, the silver itself can make these coins quite valuable, especially for bullion collectors or investors. If you would like to see the numismatic values, click on the link of the coin type and view the additional tables.
Current Precious and Base Metal Bullion Spot Prices:
Updated Live! Gold, Silver, Platinum and Copper. Updated Daily: Nickel, Zinc and Manganese.
As of May 29 2024 04:18 AM CDT:
As of May 29 2024 04:18 AM CDT:
| Image | Type Description | Metal Content | Weight | Denomination | Melt Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Cents | ||||||
 | Silver Three Cents (1851-1873) | 75% Silver - 25% Copper | 0.8 grams | $0.03 | $0.6214 | |
| Half Dimes | ||||||
 | Flowing Hair Half Dimes (1794-1795) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 1.34 grams | $0.05 | $1.2324 | |
 | Draped Bust Half Dimes (1796-1805) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 1.35 grams | $0.05 | $1.2416 | |
 | Capped Bust Half Dimes (1829-1837) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 1.35 grams | $0.05 | $1.2416 | |
 | Seated Liberty Half Dimes (1837-1873) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 1.34 grams | $0.05 | $1.2461 | |
| Nickels | ||||||
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Jefferson Silver Wartime Nickels (1942-1945) | 56% Copper - 35% Silver - 9% Manganese | 5 grams | $0.05 | $1.8371 | |
| Dimes | ||||||
 | Draped Bust Dimes (1796-1807) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 2.7 grams | $0.10 | $2.4832 | |
 | Capped Bust Dimes (1809-1837) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 2.7 grams | $0.10 | $2.4832 | |
 | Seated Liberty Dimes (1837-1891) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 2.67 grams | $0.10 | $2.4828 | |
 | Barber Dimes (1892-1916) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 2.5 grams | $0.10 | $2.3247 | |
 | Mercury Dimes (1916-1945) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 2.5 grams | $0.10 | $2.3247 | |
 | Roosevelt Dimes (1946-1964) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 2.5 grams | $0.10 | $2.3247 | |
| Twenty Cents | ||||||
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Twenty Cents Pieces (1875-1878) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 5 grams | $0.20 | $4.6495 | |
| Quarters | ||||||
 | Draped Bust Quarters (1796-1807) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 6.74 grams | $0.25 | $6.1987 | |
 | Capped Bust Quarters (1815-1838) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 6.74 grams | $0.25 | $6.1987 | |
 | Seated Liberty Quarters (1838-1891) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 6.68 grams | $0.25 | $6.2117 | |
 | Barber Quarters (1892-1916) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 6.25 grams | $0.25 | $5.8119 | |
 | Standing Liberty Quarters (1916-1930) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 6.25 grams | $0.25 | $5.8119 | |
 | Washington Quarters (1932-1964) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 6.25 grams | $0.25 | $5.8119 | |
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Washington Bicentennial Quarters 40% Silver (1975-1976) | 40% Silver - 60% Copper | 5.75 grams | $0.25 | $2.4104 | |
| Half Dollars | ||||||
 | Flowing Hair Half Dollars (1794-1795) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 13.48 grams | $0.50 | $12.3974 | |
 | Draped Bust Half Dollars (1796-1807) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 13.48 grams | $0.50 | $12.3974 | |
 | Capped Bust Half Dollars (1807-1839) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 13.48 grams | $0.50 | $12.3974 | |
 | Seated Liberty Half Dollars (1839-1891) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 13.36 grams | $0.50 | $12.4235 | |
 | Barber Half Dollars (1892-1915) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 12.5 grams | $0.50 | $11.6237 | |
 | Walking Liberty Half Dollars (1916-1947) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 12.5 grams | $0.50 | $11.6237 | |
 | Franklin Half Dollars (1948-1963) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 12.5 grams | $0.50 | $11.6237 | |
 | Kennedy Half Dollars (1964) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 12.5 grams | $0.50 | $11.6237 | |
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Kennedy Half Dollars 40% Silver (1965 - 1970) | 40% Silver - 60% Copper | 11.5 grams | $0.50 | $4.8209 | |
| Dollars | ||||||
 | Flowing Hair Dollars (1794-1795) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 26.96 grams | $1.00 | $24.7947 | |
 | Draped Bust Dollars (1795-1804) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 26.96 grams | $1.00 | $24.7947 | |
 | Gobrecht Dollars (1836-1839) | 89% Silver - 11% Copper | 26.8 grams | $1.00 | $24.6476 | |
 | Seated Liberty Dollars (1840-1873) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 26.73 grams | $1.00 | $24.8562 | |
 | Trade Dollars (1873-1885) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 27.22 grams | $1.00 | $25.3119 | |
 | Morgan Dollars (1878-1921) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 26.73 grams | $1.00 | $24.8562 | |
 | Peace Dollars (1921-1935) | 90% Silver - 10% Copper | 26.73 grams | $1.00 | $24.8562 | |
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Eisenhower Dollars 40% Silver (1971 - 1976) | 40% Silver - 60% Copper | 24.59 grams | $1.00 | $10.3082 | |
 | American Innovation Dollars (2018-2032) | 88.5% Copper - 6% Zinc - 3.5% Manganese - 2% Nickel | 8.1 grams | $1.00 | $0.0000 | |
| Bullion Coins | ||||||
 | American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins (1986-2021) | 99.93% Silver - 0.07% Copper | 31.101 grams | $1.00 | $32.0752 | |
 | American Palladium Eagle Bullion Coins (2017-Present) | 99.95% Palladium | 31.12 grams | $0.0000 | ||
 | America The Beautiful Bullion Coins (2010-Present) | 99.9% Fine Silver | 155.52 grams | $0.25 | $160.4866 | |
Silver Coin Melt Value Calculator
Use this calculator to find the value of your silver coins. Choose from any silver coin ever made in US history and enter how many you have. The current silver spot price is automatically inputted into the calculator but you can also change this to different prices as well.
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