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34 U.S. GOLD & SILVER COIN TYPES

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YOUR COINMorgan Silver Dollar1878–1921 · 90% silver

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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.

LIVE SILVER REFERENCEREFERENCE UPDATING

1878–1921 · 90% silver

Morgan Silver Dollar

Classic U.S. silver dollar

ESTIMATED METAL VALUE—0.77340 fine troy oz × live silver

Fine silver: 0.77340 oz
Total weight: 26.73 g
Face value: $1.00
Composition: 90% silver

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.

Selected checkpoints, not every key date or variety. A matching date does not authenticate your coin.

Key date1893-SKey date1889-CCKey date1894 · no mintmark

Look here. Read the date on the front and the mintmark above DOLLAR on the reverse. Philadelphia has no mintmark. An 1894 or 1895 with O or S is a different issue from its Philadelphia counterpart.

Read the Morgan Silver Dollar identification & key-date guide →

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 Key date
A major Philadelphia regular-strike key, not interchangeable with 1894-O or 1894-S. Removed mintmarks are a known risk. Reference ↗
1879-CC · 1893-CC · 1903-S Semi-key
Selected scarcer regular issues. Compare the exact mint and grade; a CC or S mintmark by itself does not establish rarity. Reference ↗
1893-O · 1895-O · 1895-S Semi-key
Other important branch-mint checkpoints. These are distinct from the 1895 Philadelphia proof, and their premiums vary substantially with condition. Reference ↗
1884-S · 1892-S in Mint State Condition rarity
Much harder without wear than circulated examples of the same dates. Do not price a worn coin from a Mint State auction result. Reference ↗
1901 · Philadelphia in Mint State Condition rarity
A major no-mintmark condition rarity. Lightly worn coins have sometimes been described as uncirculated; grade and authenticity need close review. Reference ↗
1895 Philadelphia proof Proof issue
An exceptional proof rarity. Do not apply this identity to every 1895 Morgan; expert attribution is essential. Reference ↗

PCGS Morgan dollar checkpoints ↗

A selected watch list for this coin type, not an exhaustive rarity catalog or an appraisal of your coin.

EST. METAL VALUECOLLECTOR VALUE

Contained silver is one part of a coin’s value. Date, mintmark, variety, grade, surfaces, and demand may change what collectors will pay.

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The current silver reference is loading. Assumes a genuine coin of the selected standard. Photographs and matching weight do not authenticate a coin. This estimate is not an offer or appraisal.

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

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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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