Silver Coins
Melt value guides and calculators for US 90%, 40%, and 35% silver coins.
Coin Melt Value Calculator
Add any US coins by quantity — get per-coin and total melt value at live spot.
Junk Silver Calculator
Enter face value of 90%, 40%, or 35% war nickel silver — get silver content and melt value.
90% vs. 40% Silver Coins: Which Is Better?
90% silver coins contain 0.715 ozt ASW per $1 face; 40% coins contain about 0.295 ozt. For most stackers, 90% offers better liquidity and dealer recognition.
Constitutional Silver Explained
Constitutional silver means pre-1965 US coins minted in 90% silver as legal currency. The standard measure is 0.715 ozt of silver per $1 of face value.
How Much Is a Bag of Junk Silver Worth?
A $1,000 face value bag of 90% junk silver contains about 715 troy oz of silver. At October 7, 2026 prices ($60.73/ozt), that bag's melt value is approximately $43,422.
Kennedy Half Dollar Silver Content by Year
1964 Kennedy halves are 90% silver (0.3617 ozt). 1965–1970 are 40% silver (0.1479 ozt). 1971 and later are clad with no silver. Full year-by-year breakdown.
Morgan Dollar Silver Content and Melt Value
A Morgan dollar contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver (26.73 g, 90% pure). At October 7, 2026 spot prices of $60.73/ozt, melt value is $46.97.
Peace Dollar Silver Content and Melt Value
A Peace dollar contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver (26.73 g, 90%). At October 7, 2026 spot prices of $60.73/ozt, the silver melt value is $46.97.
Silver Dollar Melt Value Chart: Morgan, Peace, and Eisenhower 40%
Morgan and Peace dollars contain 0.7734 ozt silver ($46.97 melt at Oct 7, 2026). Eisenhower 40% S-mint: 0.3161 ozt ($19.20 melt). Full chart and worked examples inside.
What Is Junk Silver? The Complete Guide
Junk silver is 90% silver US coins (pre-1965) bought for metal content, not rarity. A $1 face value holds 0.7234 ozt of silver — worth $43.92 at October 2026 spot.
Which Dimes Are Silver?
US dimes dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Roosevelt dimes 1946–1964, Mercury dimes 1916–1945, and Barber dimes 1892–1916 all contain 0.0723 ozt silver.
Which Half Dollars Are Silver?
Half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Kennedy halves 1965–1970 are 40% silver. 1971 and later are clad with no silver — know before you sell.
Which Nickels Are Silver?
Only war nickels (1942–1945) contain silver — 35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese. All other nickels are copper-nickel alloy with no silver content.
Which Quarters Are Silver?
US quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Washington quarters 1932–1964, Standing Liberty 1916–1930, and Barber 1892–1916 all qualify.