What are silver dollars worth?

[Matt Collins]

When my grandmother passed a few days ago she left the family a few silver dollars.

Any idea what they are worth? Is there a chart or a table on the web somewhere that would reference current prices?

 

[Seraphim]

What is the metal content of each dollar?

When my grandmother passed a few days ago she left the family a few silver dollars.

Any idea what they are worth? Is there a chart or a table on the web somewhere that would reference current prices?

 

[acptulsa]

All over, and under 'junk silver'. But you need to be more specific. Any of them dated 1965 or later? Important detail, that.

Be also on the lookout for old halves, quarters and dimes.

What is the metal content of each dollar?

Let me help you out, Matt. If dated 1964 or earlier, say '90%'. Otherwise, call for help.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

each silver dollar has about .77 of an ounce of silver.


Other than that, it depends on condition and rarity, just like baseball cards.

 

[Matt Collins]

Any of them dated 1965 or later? Important detail, that.

Some are, but most are not.

Can you explain your point further?

 

[Seraphim]

After that the mint started making 70%, 40%, 50% content...

Some are, but most are not.

Can you explain your point further?

 

[acptulsa]

After that the mint started making 70%, 40%, 50% content...

...and less. If dated 1965 or later, you're unlikely to be looking at silver unless there's a mint mark (a small letter near the date) and it's 's'.

 

[acptulsa]

Unlikely, I say. After a certain date, only 'S' (San Francisco mint) coins have any silver. But for a time, there were others.

Not a bad idea to check to see if there are any rare ones in there. A 1950 S nickel has no silver in it, but sells for more than your average silver quarter. In any condition.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Some are, but most are not.

Can you explain your point further?

If theyre Morgan or Peace dollars they have .77 of an ounce of silver in them

If they are Eisenhower dollars then there is no silver in them at all. Exception are coins minted from San Francisco which were included in mint and proof sets. Those are only silver-clad and not true silver.. The amount of silver in those 'S' coins is niggardly at best.

 

[brandon]

When my grandmother passed a few days ago she left the family a few silver dollars.

Any idea what they are worth? Is there a chart or a table on the web somewhere that would reference current prices?

Hi Matt, sorry for your loss. My grandpa died a couple weeks ago, and in his house I found a bunch of silver dollars with my name on them that my grandma left for me ( she died a year ago). Unfortunately, the ones made after 1964 do not contain silver and are worth....1$. But it's really the thought that counts. Save em in a drawer somewhere and pass them to your grandkids when you die. They are part of history.

 

[BrendenR]

nm

 

[Zippyjuan]

It will depend on the dates on them and the condition they are in as far as numismatic (coin collector or dealer) value.

 

[acptulsa]

It will depend on the dates on them and the condition they are in as far as numismatic (coin collector or dealer) value.

Don't forget the mint mark. Location varies by style and on rare occasions from one year to another. Find a source that helps you locate the things.

 

[Mogambo Guru]

Sorry for your loss, Matt.
http://www.coinflation.com/

Here you go, I'm surprised nobody else has posted this yet.

 

[eduardo89]

Sorry for your loss.


What types/years/mints are the coins? Also if they're in good condition they might have more numismatic value.

 

[Matt Collins]

Sorry for your loss, Matt.
http://www.coinflation.com/

Here you go, I'm surprised nobody else has posted this yet.

That was VERY valuable. Thanks for posting it!

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Sorry for your loss, Matt.
http://www.coinflation.com/

Here you go, I'm surprised nobody else has posted this yet.

thats a great site.. never knew about it.

 

[eduardo89]

Are you only interested in their metal value or numismatic value as well?

 

[Matt Collins]

Are you only interested in their metal value or numismatic value as well?

Yes