Coin Melt Value
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Live melt values for pre-1965 junk silver (dimes, quarters, half dollars), American Silver Eagles, Morgan & Peace dollars, Canadian Maple Leafs, and gold coins. Enter a quantity on any row to total your stack.
American Silver Eagle
1986–present · 1 oz .999
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
1988–present · 1 oz .9999
Morgan Dollar
1878–1921 · 90% silver
Peace Dollar
1921–1935 · 90% silver
Walking Liberty Half
1916–1947 · 90% silver
Franklin Half Dollar
1948–1963 · 90% silver
Kennedy Half Dollar
1964 · 90% silver
Kennedy Half Dollar
1965–1970 · 40% silver
Washington Quarter
1932–1964 · 90% silver
Roosevelt Dime
1946–1964 · 90% silver
Mercury Dime
1916–1945 · 90% silver
Wartime Nickel
1942–1945 · 35% silver
Melt value = troy oz content × live spot price · Enter quantities to total your stack
Silver dime melt value today
A pre-1965 Roosevelt or Mercury dime is 90% silver with a gross weight of 2.5 grams (0.07234 troy oz of pure silver). At today's silver spot price of $55.93/ozt, one silver dime has a melt value of $4.05. A roll of 50 silver dimes ($5 face value) contains approximately 3.617 troy oz of silver — melt value $202.30.
Silver quarter melt value today
Pre-1965 Washington quarters are 90% silver, 6.25g gross (0.18084 troy oz fine silver each). At today's spot price, a silver quarter's melt value is $10.11. A roll of 40 quarters ($10 face value) contains 7.234 troy oz — melt value $404.60.
Silver dollar melt value today
Morgan and Peace silver dollars are 90% silver, 26.73g gross (0.77344 troy oz fine silver each). At today's spot price, one Morgan or Peace dollar has a melt value of $43.26. Note: numismatic premiums on common-date Morgans typically add $15–$40 above melt. The calculator above shows melt value only.
American Silver Eagle melt value today
The American Silver Eagle (ASE) contains exactly 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver. Its melt value equals the silver spot price: $55.93. ASEs typically trade at a $3–$8 premium over melt (dealer-dependent), so expect to pay more to buy and receive slightly less than melt when selling.
What is coin melt value?
Melt value is the intrinsic worth of a coin's metal content at current spot prices — calculated as (fine troy oz content) × (spot price per troy oz). It's the floor value: what the metal itself is worth if the coin were melted down. Actual sale prices almost always carry a premium above melt for bullion coins, and can be significantly higher for numismatic pieces. For junk silver (circulated pre-1965 US coins), dealers typically pay 90–97% of melt, depending on quantity and current demand.
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Common questions
What is the melt value of a silver dollar?
Morgan and Peace silver dollars contain 0.7734 troy ounces of silver (90% silver, 10% copper, 26.73g total weight). To find the melt value, multiply 0.7734 by the current silver spot price.
How much silver is in pre-1965 junk silver coins?
Pre-1965 US dimes, quarters, and half dollars are 90% silver. A dime contains 0.0723 troy oz, a quarter 0.1808 troy oz, and a half dollar 0.3617 troy oz. A $1 face value in 90% silver holds about 0.715 troy oz of silver.
What is the melt value of an American Silver Eagle?
An American Silver Eagle contains exactly 1 troy ounce of fine (.999) silver. Its melt value equals the current silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 90% silver dime?
A pre-1965 US silver dime (Roosevelt or Mercury) contains 0.0723 troy ounces of silver. Multiply 0.0723 by the current silver spot price to get the melt value. At a $30 spot price, a silver dime is worth about $2.17 in melt value.
How do I calculate junk silver melt value?
Junk silver refers to pre-1965 US dimes, quarters, and half dollars that are 90% silver. To calculate melt value: multiply the face value in dollars by 0.715 (troy ounces of silver per $1 face value) then multiply by the spot price. For example, $1 face value in junk silver × 0.715 × spot price = melt value. The calculator above does this automatically.
What is the melt value of a silver quarter?
A pre-1965 Washington silver quarter contains 0.18084 troy ounces of silver (90% silver, 6.25g total weight). To find its melt value, multiply 0.18084 by the current silver spot price. At a $32 spot price, a silver quarter is worth about $5.79 in silver melt value. Four quarters ($1 face value) contain 0.7234 troy oz before wear adjustment.
What is the melt value of a Mexican silver coin?
Mexico has minted several silver coins across different eras. The modern Mexican Silver Libertad (1 oz .999 fine silver) has a melt value equal to the silver spot price — the same as an American Silver Eagle. The historic Mexican Onza (1 troy oz .925 silver) is worth spot × 0.925. Older Mexican pesos vary significantly: the large 8 Reales and peso coins from the late 1800s to 1918 are 90% silver. Identify the specific coin's year, denomination, and fineness to calculate the exact melt value — then multiply the silver content in troy ounces by the current spot price.
What is the scrap value of a silver coin?
The scrap or melt value of a silver coin is the intrinsic value of its silver content at current spot prices. It differs from the coin's numismatic (collectible) value. To find scrap value: fine troy oz content × spot price per troy oz. Dealers typically pay 90–95% of melt value when buying scrap silver.
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