| Face | Silver oz (0.715) | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| $1 | 0.715 | $40.25 |
| $10 | 7.150 | $402.55 |
| $100 | 71.500 | $4,025.45 |
| $500 | 357.500 | $20,127.25 |
| $1,000 | 715.000 | $40,254.50 |
What “90% silver” means
US dimes, quarters, halves, and dollars struck for circulation through 1964 (and a few later silver issues) are 90% silver. A mint-state quarter holds 0.18084 oz. A worn bag is counted at 0.715 oz per $1.00 face because coins lose a little metal in circulation. Kennedy 40% halves (1965–1970) and war nickels are not 90% bag material — use those type pages instead.
Melt is the metal. A Barber quarter in high grade is often worth more than melt. A common 1964 Washington in a bag is usually near melt.
Types that count as 90% bags
Barber dime1892–1916 · $0.10 face
$4.07
Mercury dime1916–1945 · $0.10 face
$4.07
Roosevelt dime (90%)1946–1964 · $0.10 face
$4.07
Barber quarter1892–1916 · $0.25 face
$10.18
Standing Liberty quarter1916–1930 · $0.25 face
$10.18
Washington quarter (90%)1932–1964 · $0.25 face
$10.18
Barber half dollar1892–1915 · $0.50 face
$20.36
Walking Liberty half1916–1947 · $0.50 face
$20.36
Franklin half dollar1948–1963 · $0.50 face
$20.36
Kennedy half (90%)1964 · $0.50 face
$20.36
Morgan dollar1878–1904, 1921 · $1.00 face
$43.54
Peace dollar1921–1928, 1934–1935 · $1.00 face
$43.54
Seated Liberty dime1837–1891 · $0.10 face
$4.35
Seated Liberty quarter1838–1891 · $0.25 face
$10.88
Seated Liberty half1839–1891 · $0.50 face
$21.76
Seated Liberty dollar1840–1873 · $1.00 face
$43.55
US commemorative half dollar (classic)1892–1954 · $0.50 face
$20.36
If you want to sell Find a shop near you
A local coin shop can make an offer. Melt is the metal floor, not a quote. Many shops buy generic gold and silver as a percent of that number.