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Find your coin by its photograph, enter a quantity, and see the contained metal value. Check its date, mintmark, and collector details before treating it as bullion.
34 U.S. GOLD & SILVER COIN TYPES
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BEFORE YOU COUNT IT AS SILVER
Morgan Silver Dollar: what to look for
Date and mintmark can outweigh the silver content. Separate the major regular-strike keys from the exceptional 1895 Philadelphia proof.
Look here. Read the complete date and mintmark together. An 1894 or 1895 Philadelphia coin has no mintmark; the O and S issues are different coins.
More date details & sources
- 1893-S Key date
A major regular-strike key; authentication and surface review matter. Reference ↗
- 1889-CC Key date
A Carson City key, especially in Mint State. Reference ↗
- 1894 · no mintmark Better date
The scarce Philadelphia regular issue, not interchangeable with 1894-O or 1894-S. Reference ↗
- 1895 Philadelphia proof Proof issue
An exceptional proof rarity. Do not apply this identity to every 1895 Morgan; expert attribution is essential. Reference ↗
A selected watch list for this coin type, not an exhaustive rarity catalog or an appraisal of your coin.
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17 of 17 silver typesMatch the date, denomination, and metal content, as well as the design. Photos show representative examples; date ranges are series endpoints.
Coin photo credits
Wartime nickel: Wehwalt, CC BY-SA 3.0. Peace dollar: Bobby131313 / CCF Numismatics, CC BY-SA 3.0. Images resized for display; those derivatives retain the same licenses.
Morgan: Jaclyn Nash / Smithsonian. American Silver Eagle: United States Mint. Barber half: BnF / Gallica. These three photographs are public domain.
Coin specifications follow NGC ↗ and U.S. Mint ↗ references. NumisTrends is not affiliated with either organization.
METAL VALUE & COLLECTOR VALUE
Metal explains one part.
The coin explains the rest.
A Morgan dollar and Peace dollar share the same standard silver weight, but their market values can differ. Estimate the metal value, then inspect the date, mintmark, grade, surfaces, and current demand.
Read the Morgan dollar value guide →What the estimate includes
- Quantity and total face value
- Standard coin weight and metal composition
- Published fine gold or silver weight per coin
- Matching indicative gold or silver reference
What the calculator cannot assess
- Whether your coin matches a listed date, mintmark, or variety
- Grade, luster, toning, or eye appeal
- Cleaning, damage, or authentication
- Dealer spread, fees, tax, or shipping
Coin specifications are referenced to NGC’s U.S. coin melt guide ↗. Modern gold sizes also follow U.S. Mint specifications ↗. NumisTrends is not affiliated with either organization.
FAST ANSWERS
The questions behind
the number.
01How is a coin’s gold or silver melt value calculated?+
Multiply the published fine-metal weight in troy ounces by the matching gold or silver spot reference, then multiply by quantity. This estimates contained metal value before spreads, fees, or numismatic premiums.
02How much silver is in a Morgan or Peace dollar?+
The standard reference is 0.7734 troy ounce of silver per coin, based on a 26.73 gram coin struck in 90% silver.
03Is melt value the same as collector value?+
No. Melt measures contained metal only. Date, mintmark, variety, grade, surfaces, authenticity, certification, and demand can make a collectible coin worth substantially more.
04Why might a dealer offer less than the displayed melt value?+
The displayed melt value is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer. A dealer may account for verification, refining, price movement, payment costs, and the amount being sold.
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