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The following page displays silver coin melt values for United States minted coins commonly in circulation. While the collectability, also known as the numismatic value, might be hard to memorize the silver content of the coins in terms of percentages % is fairly easy to remember. Here it is quickly and then we will break it down below. Most Dollars, Half Dollars, Quarters, and Dimes (but not nickels) minted before 1965 are 90% with a few variances to the rule. If you have a small scale you will want to set it to measure in Oz / Troy Oz if possible. 1 troy oz = 31.1034768 grams or $ at the current spot price. 1 Silver Dollar is worth $ (90% Silver) 1 Pre 1965 Silver Half Dollar is worth $ (90% Silver), while a half dollar minted between 1965 and 1970 (40% silver) is worth less at $ 1 Silver Quarter is worth $ (90% Silver) ... Read More »

All About the Liberty Seated Half Dollar The Liberty Seated Half Dollar was issued between 1839 and 1886 by the United States mint. This coin is 90% silver and the current melt value is $ This coin was in circulation for 57 years. To put this in perspective the Walking Liberty was for 31 years, and the Franklin for just 15 years. With what is perhaps the longest design use for a half dollar in the United States, the Seated Liberty Half Dollar was in use from 1839 until it was replaced by the Barber Half Dollar in 1892. While the basic design by Christian Gobrecht saw few modifications during this time span, there were changes which led to different weights for the coin, even though the overall diameter and silver content remained constant. Although the coin was minted at San Francisco, Carson City, New Orleans and Philadelphia and consisted of ... Read More »