What is a silver dollar coin?

They are large, heavy, and impressive coins to hold in your hand. The US doesn’t make any coin nearly as impactful or cherished as the old silver dollars that used to be a part of everyday life many decades ago. Our guide covers silver dollar coins issued by The United States from 1794 up until 1935.

How much silver does a Morgan dollar have?

It has a silver composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing approximately 0.7734 troy ounces of silver. A .999 fine silver Morgan Dollar was struck in 2021 to commemorate one hundred years since the Morgan Dollar’s last issuance. This coin has .858 troy ounces of silver and was released in five varieties.

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.