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