Silver Dollar Melt Values — Every U.S. Silver Dollar
Three silver dollar series carry silver content. Morgan and Peace dollars are 90% silver at 0.77345 troy oz ASW. The 1971-1976 silver-clad Eisenhower (S-mint only) is 40% silver at 0.3161 troy oz ASW.
Silver spot today: $73.31/oz. A Morgan or Peace dollar is worth $56.70 at melt; a 40% Eisenhower is worth $23.17.
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Quick reference — what one silver dollar is worth
| Composition | Series | Years | ASW (troy oz) | Melt value at $73.31/oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% silver | Morgan, Peace | 1878-1935 | 0.77345 | $56.70 |
| 40% silver | Eisenhower (S-mint silver) | 1971-1976 | 0.3161 | $23.17 |
A single Morgan or Peace dollar holds more silver than four 90% half dollars combined (about $226.81 at current spot for those four halves).
U.S. Silver Dollar Series
Morgan Silver Dollar (1878-1904, 1921)
Designed by George T. Morgan and struck at multiple mints. Major keys include 1893-S and the proof-only 1895 issue.
Morgan Dollar melt value page →
Peace Silver Dollar (1921-1935)
Designed by Anthony de Francisci. Key dates include 1921 high relief and 1928 low-mintage issues.
Peace Dollar melt value page →
Eisenhower Silver Dollar (1971-1976, 40% silver, S-mint only)
Most circulating Eisenhowers are clad and contain no silver. Only S-mint silver-clad collector issues carry 40% silver content.
1971-1976 Eisenhower Silver Dollar melt value page →
Also covered in the 40% silver coin melt values guide.
How to Identify a Silver Dollar
- Morgan and Peace dollars are always 90% silver.
- Eisenhower dollars: no mint mark or "D" is clad, and only S-mint silver-clad collector issues are 40% silver.
- Weight check: Morgan/Peace 26.73 g, Eisenhower silver 24.59 g, Eisenhower clad 22.68 g.
Where to Buy and Sell Silver Dollars
- Browse silver dollars across dealers
- Morgan dollar collection
- Peace dollar collection
- Find dollars closest to spot
Frequently Asked Questions
How much silver is in a Morgan or Peace dollar? 0.77345 troy oz per coin.
Are all Eisenhower dollars silver? No. Only S-mint silver-clad collector issues are 40% silver.
Are Morgan dollars worth more than melt? Usually yes, with premiums varying by date, mint, and grade.
What's the most valuable silver dollar? The 1804 Bust Dollar is the highest-value classic rarity; within Morgans, 1895 proof and 1893-S are major keys.
Related
- All silver coin melt values (master hub)
- 40% silver coin melt values
- Silver Quarter Melt Values
- Silver Dime Melt Values
- Half Dollar Melt Values
