$53.53 / troy oz
Spot as of Oct 23, 2026 12:55 AM · $1 move in silver changes this coin by $1.00
What this coin is
The American Silver Eagle is a 1 oz .999 silver bullion coin, 1986–date. Face $1. Melt is one ounce of silver; dealers pay a bullion premium over melt and sell above spot.
What is written on the coin
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER ONE DOLLAR. Walking Liberty obverse (Weinman). Reverse heraldic eagle through 2021, eagle landing from 2021 Type 2.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 31.1030 grams at 99.9% fine, which is 1.00000 troy oz of pure silver (ASW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $53.53 per coin at $53.53 silver.
Mintage
Annual bullion and proof mintages in the millions most years. Premiums follow the bullion market, not junk-silver face counts.
A little history
Authorized 1985, first year 1986. Official US 1 oz silver bullion coin.
How to tell you have this type
1 OZ. FINE SILVER on the reverse. Not a Morgan and not 90% junk.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — a shop looks at date, mint, and condition. Melt is the floor.
Shop-counter notes (not a second melt formula): American Silver Eagle at Coin Shop Inc.
Melt / coin$53.53
Silver spot$53.53
ASW1.00000 oz
Gross weight31.103 g
Fineness99.9%
Gross troy oz1.0000
Face$1.00
Coins / oz1.00
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.
Before you sell
Bullion premium over melt
Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
Melt is the metal floor. A shop looks at date, mint, and condition. We list 437 types and ~11,000 melt values.
Quick amounts
Using $53.53 silver.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 1.0000 | $53.53 |
| 10 coins | 10.0000 | $535.30 |
| 1 roll (20 coins) | 20.0000 | $1,070.60 |
Silver chart
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Morgan dollar
1878–1904, 1921 · 0.77344 ASW
$41.40
Peace dollar
1921–1928, 1934–1935 · 0.77344 ASW
$41.40
Trade dollar
1873–1885 · 0.78740 ASW
$42.15
Eisenhower dollar (40% silver)
1971–1976 · 0.31610 ASW
$16.92
Seated Liberty dollar
1840–1873 · 0.77345 ASW
$41.40
Flowing Hair dollar
1794–1795 · 0.77352 ASW
$41.41
Draped Bust dollar
1795–1804 · 0.77352 ASW
$41.41
Gobrecht dollar
1836–1839 · 0.76893 ASW
$41.16
Questions people ask
How much pure silver is in a American Silver Eagle 1 oz?
Mint spec is 31.103 grams at 99.9% fine, which is 1.00000 troy oz of pure silver (ASW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a American Silver Eagle 1 oz worth in melt today?
At silver spot of $53.53 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $53.53. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many American Silver Eagle 1 ozs equal one ounce of silver?
About 1.00 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure silver at mint weight.
Does mintmark change the melt value?
No. A Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco coin of this type has the same metal. Melt is type × composition, not date or mintmark.
Is melt what I should sell this American Silver Eagle 1 oz for?
Dealers usually pay a premium over melt for recognized bullion, and sell it above spot. Melt is the floor, not the typical ticket. Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
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