Silver Dollar Melt Value
The live melt value of a silver dollar at today's silver spot price. Enter how many you have below.
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90% silver dollar
Morgan or Peace · 1878–1935
Total melt value
$0.00
0 troy oz of silver
Melt value is the metal value only. Collectible coins can be worth more — see below.
Value at today's silver price
| 1 coin | — |
| Roll of 20 ($20 face) | — |
| $100 face value | — |
US silver dollars minted from 1878 to 1935 — the Morgan and Peace types — are 90% silver and contain 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver each. Later Eisenhower dollars are mostly copper-nickel; only the 40% silver 1971–1976-S collector issues have meaningful melt value.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a silver dollar worth in melt?
A 90% silver Morgan or Peace dollar holds 0.7734 troy oz of silver; multiply by the live silver price above. A 40% silver Eisenhower dollar holds about 0.3162 troy oz.
Are all silver dollars 90% silver?
No. Morgan and Peace dollars are 90% silver. Eisenhower dollars (1971–1978) are copper-nickel for circulation; only the special 40% silver versions contain silver. Modern American Silver Eagles are 1 oz of .999 fine silver.