A 1964 Kennedy half dollar contains approximately 0.3617 troy oz of pure silver at original specifications. The coin weighs 12.50 grams and consists of 90% silver and 10% copper. The 1964 issue was the first Kennedy half dollar and the only regular circulation date in the series struck with 90% silver. Kennedy halves dated 1965 through 1970 … Read more
Yes. A standard 1964 quarter is real silver, containing 90% silver and 10% copper with approximately 0.1808 troy oz of actual silver at original specifications. Its silver content alone makes it worth more than face value at modern silver prices, while high-grade coins and recognized varieties can carry additional collector premiums. The 1964 quarter also marks the end … Read more
A 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar contains no silver, so it has no silver melt value. Despite its silver-gray appearance, the coin is copper-nickel clad. Most ordinary examples derive their value from the $1 denomination and collector demand rather than precious-metal content. Some 1979 dollars deserve closer inspection. The 1979-P Wide Rim, also called the Near Date, … Read more
Most 1972 Eisenhower dollars contain no silver, but 1972-S collector coins contain 40% silver and approximately 0.3161 troy oz of actual silver. Regular 1972 Philadelphia and 1972-D Eisenhower dollars are copper-nickel clad, so silver spot prices do not determine their metal value. There is another reason to inspect a 1972 dollar carefully. Philadelphia coins have three … Read more
Most 1971 Eisenhower dollars contain no silver, but special 1971-S collector issues contain 40% silver and approximately 0.3161 troy oz of actual silver. Regular 1971 Philadelphia and 1971-D Eisenhower dollars were made for circulation with a copper-nickel-clad composition. The U.S. Mint produced the two compositions at the same time: clad dollars for circulation and silver-clad coins … Read more
A 1923 silver dollar contains approximately 0.7734 troy oz of silver at original specifications, so its theoretical melt value equals 0.7734 times the current silver spot price. Its collector value can be higher depending on mint mark, condition, grade, and variety. All regular U.S. silver dollars dated 1923 use the Peace dollar design. Philadelphia, Denver, and … Read more
A 1922 silver dollar contains approximately 0.7734 troy oz of silver at original specifications, so its theoretical melt value equals 0.7734 times the current silver spot price. A genuine 1922 Peace dollar can be worth more than its silver content because it is also a collectible coin. The regular 1922 Peace dollar was struck at Philadelphia, … Read more
A 1921 silver dollar contains approximately 0.7734 troy oz of silver at original specifications, but its collector value can be considerably higher than its silver melt value. The first step is identifying which 1921 dollar you own. Two major U.S. silver dollars carry the 1921 date: the Morgan dollar and the Peace dollar. The Morgan returned for one final … Read more
If a silver coin might be collectible, the safest way to clean it is usually not to clean it yourself. Polishing, scrubbing, abrasive cleaners, and unsuitable chemical treatments can permanently alter a coin’s surface and reduce its collector value. A coin does not need to look bright to be valuable. Natural toning can be acceptable or … Read more