Morgan dollar (1878–1921) melt value
Every Morgan silver dollar is 90% silver. Here's what the silver inside is worth at today's live price.
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How do I know if my morgan dollar is silver?
All Morgan dollars (1878–1904 and 1921) are silver. Many dates are worth more to collectors than their silver.
Why does a dealer pay less than melt value?
Dealers need room to cover refining, shipping and resale costs, so most pay a percentage of melt value for common-date coins.
What is "junk silver"?
Common-date 90% silver coins that are bought and sold for their silver content rather than their collector value.
Is it legal to melt coins?
US rules prohibit melting one-cent and five-cent coins. That rule does not cover dimes, quarters, half dollars, dollars or bullion coins. Most people sell coins whole to a dealer rather than melting them.