When did silver dollar coins come out?

The United States Mint produced silver dollar coins from 1794 to 1803, then ceased regular production of silver dollars until 1836. The first silver dollars, precisely 1,758 of them, were coined on October 15, 1794, and were immediately delivered to Mint Director David Rittenhouse for distribution to dignitaries as souvenirs.

How much is a trade dollar worth?

The Trade dollar was minted from 1873 to 1885 and has a little numismatic value, though not as much as some others. Morgan and Peace Silver dollars are among the most common American Silver dollar coins, and, in low grade, they are commonly available for not much over the spot price of their Silver.

Are silver dollars worth anything?

If you are looking to sell silver dollars then it will be important to determine if you have a desirable collector coin or if most of the value is based in the coin’s bullion value derived from its silver content. As a quick tip, most Morgan and Peace dollars from 1878 and newer will be worth just a small premium over their silver value.

What is a Morgan & peace silver dollar?

Morgan and Peace Silver dollars are among the most common American Silver dollar coins, and, in low grade, they are commonly available for not much over the spot price of their Silver. A Silver dollar does not contain one Troy Ounce of Silver, unlike newer bullion coins. Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars contain .77344 of a Troy Ounce of Silver.