United States Silver Coin Value 

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Silver coins were in regular circulation in United States. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from United States.

United States silver coins that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated silver coins from United States.

The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the today's silver spot price of $30.13 per troy ounce.

 
 
Denomination / Currency Years Minted Fineness Gross Weight (g) ASW (g) ASW (oz t) Melt Value
5 Cents 1942- 1945 .350 5 1.75 .0563 $1.70
10 Cents 1873- 1964 .900 2.5 2.25 .0723 $2.18
25 Cents 1873- 1964 .900 6.25 5.63 .1808 $5.45
25 Cents 1976 .400 5.75 2.30 .0739 $2.23
50 Cents 1873- 1964 .900 12.5 11.25 .3617 $10.90
50 Cents 1965- 1970 .400 11.5 4.60 .1479 $4.46
1 Dollar 1836- 1935 .900 26.73 24.06 .7734 $23.30
1 Dollar 1971- 1977 .400 24.59 9.84 .3162 $9.53

United States Silver Coins

19th and 20th Century Silver Coins of the United States

Seated Liberty Dollar (1840-1873)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: Features the figure of Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in one hand and a staff with a liberty cap in the other.
  • Reverse: Depicts an eagle holding arrows and an olive branch, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination inscribed.
  • Denomination: $1
  • Numismatic Value: $300 to $2,000 depending on condition and mint mark

Trade Dollar (1873-1885)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: Lady Liberty seated, facing left, with a shield in the foreground and "LIBERTY" inscribed on it.
  • Reverse: Eagle holding arrows and an olive branch.
  • Denomination: $1
  • Numismatic Value: $250 to $3,000 depending on condition and mint mark

Morgan Dollar (1878-1921)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: A profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolic of freedom.
  • Reverse: An eagle holding arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination.
  • Denomination: $1
  • Numismatic Value: $20 to $10,000 depending on rarity, mint mark, and condition

Peace Dollar (1921-1935)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: A portrait of Lady Liberty in profile with rays emanating from her head.
  • Reverse: An eagle perched on a rock, clutching an olive branch, with the word "PEACE" inscribed below.
  • Denomination: $1
  • Numismatic Value: $30 to $5,000 depending on condition, rarity, and mint mark

Barber Dime (1892-1916)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: Features a profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and a laurel wreath.
  • Reverse: A wreath encircling the denomination.
  • Denomination: 10¢
  • Numismatic Value: $5 to $400 depending on condition and rarity

Mercury Dime (1916-1945)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: A profile of Liberty wearing a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought.
  • Reverse: A fasces (bundle of rods) and an olive branch, symbolizing peace and strength.
  • Denomination: 10¢
  • Numismatic Value: $2 to $1,000 depending on condition and mint mark

Barber Quarter (1892-1916)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: Lady Liberty's profile wearing a Phrygian cap.
  • Reverse: An eagle with arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by stars and inscriptions.
  • Denomination: 25¢
  • Numismatic Value: $10 to $600 depending on condition and rarity

Standing Liberty Quarter (1916-1930)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: Liberty standing, holding a shield and an olive branch.
  • Reverse: An eagle in flight, surrounded by stars.
  • Denomination: 25¢
  • Numismatic Value: $30 to $3,000 depending on condition and mint mark

Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916-1947)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: A full-length image of Liberty walking toward the sun, holding branches of laurel and oak.
  • Reverse: An eagle perched on a mountain crag.
  • Denomination: 50¢
  • Numismatic Value: $10 to $1,000 depending on condition and mint mark

Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963)

  • Purity: 90% Silver
  • Obverse: Features the profile of Benjamin Franklin.
  • Reverse: Depicts the Liberty Bell and a small eagle to the side.
  • Denomination: 50¢
  • Numismatic Value: $7 to $500 depending on condition and mint mark

Silver Kennedy Half Dollar (1964)

  • Purity: 90% Silver (1964)
  • Obverse: Features the profile of President John F. Kennedy.
  • Reverse: The Presidential Seal, with an eagle holding arrows and an olive branch.
  • Denomination: 50¢
  • Numismatic Value: $10 to $50 depending on condition

Points of Interest

The Morgan Dollar is one of the most collected U.S. coins, with key dates like the 1893-S and 1889-CC commanding significant premiums in high grades.

The Peace Dollar was minted to commemorate the end of World War I and features a design that symbolizes peace.

The Mercury Dime was not officially named after the Roman god Mercury, but the winged cap led to that common nickname. Its actual name is the Winged Liberty Head Dime.

The Standing Liberty Quarter was initially designed with a bare-breasted Liberty, which caused controversy and led to a redesign in 1917.

The Franklin Half Dollar was the first U.S. coin to feature a non-president, chosen for Franklin's contributions to American independence and diplomacy.

1964 was the final year for 90% silver coinage in the U.S., marking the end of an era for silver coins intended for circulation.

Use this guide to determine the melt value of United States silver coins.