Calculate the silver melt value of pre-1964 US coins including dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars based on current spot prices
Mercury (1916-1945) or Roosevelt (1946-1964)
0.0723 oz silver each
Washington Quarters (1932-1964)
0.1808 oz silver each
Franklin (1948-1963) or Kennedy (1964)
0.3617 oz silver each
Morgan (1878-1921) or Peace (1921-1935)
0.7734 oz silver each
Enter the total face value of 90% silver coins
$1.40 face value = approx 1 oz silver
"Junk silver" refers to pre-1964 US coins that contain 90% silver. While they have no numismatic value, their silver content makes them valuable for investment and melt value.
Detailed specifications for 90% silver US coins. All coins minted before 1965 contain 90% silver and 10% copper.
Types: Barber (1892-1916), Mercury (1916-1945), Roosevelt (1946-1964)
Types: Barber (1892-1916), Standing Liberty (1916-1930), Washington (1932-1964)
Types: Barber (1892-1915), Walking Liberty (1916-1947), Franklin (1948-1963), Kennedy (1964)
Types: Morgan (1878-1921), Peace (1921-1935)
| Face Value | Silver Content | Common Name |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | 0.715 oz | — |
| $1.40 | 1.00 oz | "One ounce of silver" |
| $10.00 | 7.15 oz | "Roll of quarters" (40 coins) |
| $100.00 | 71.5 oz | "$100 bag" |
| $1,000.00 | 715 oz | "Bag of junk silver" |
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