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The following page displays silver coin melt values for United States minted coins commonly in circulation. While the collectability, also known as the numismatic value, might be hard to memorize the silver content of the coins in terms of percentages % is fairly easy to remember. Here it is quickly and then we will break it down below. Most Dollars, Half Dollars, Quarters, and Dimes (but not nickels) minted before 1965 are 90% with a few variances to the rule. If you have a small scale you will want to set it to measure in Oz / Troy Oz if possible. 1 troy oz = 31.1034768 grams or $ at the current spot price. 1 Silver Dollar is worth $ (90% Silver) 1 Pre 1965 Silver Half Dollar is worth $ (90% Silver), while a half dollar minted between 1965 and 1970 (40% silver) is worth less at $ 1 Silver Quarter is worth $ (90% Silver) ... Read More »

The Seated Liberty Dollar was minted between 1840 and 1873 in the United States.The current melt value for this coin is $ although a coin of this period almost always sells for much much more. From 1840 until the passage of the Coinage Act of 1873, Seated Liberty Dollars were the coins produced from the U.S. Mint. During this time, most silver coinage produced by the Mint were essentially “on demand” and were only struck when the Mint was presented with silver. Initial design began in 1836 but the final approval wasn’t received until mid-1840 when a trial strike of 12,400 Seated Liberty Dollars were produced in July as examples of what bullion depositors would receive as struck coinage. The Seated Liberty Dollar was minted between 1840 and 1873 in the United States.The current melt value for this coin is $ although a coin of this period almost always goes for much ... Read More »