American Silver Eagle Melt Value
The US Mint’s one-ounce silver bullion coin. Melt value is simply the silver spot price; retail examples typically trade at spot plus a premium of a few dollars.
Melt value per coin$58.251 oz × $58.25/oz silver · spot as of August 4, 2026 · about 58.2× face value
silver content
1 troy oz
Weight
31.103 g
Composition
.999 fine silver
Years
1986–present
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 coin | $58.25 |
| 5 coins | $291.23 |
| 10 coins | $582.46 |
| 1 roll (20 coins) | $1,164.92 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much silver is in a american silver eagle?
- Each american silver eagle weighs 31.103 grams (.999 fine silver) and contains 1 troy ounces of silver.
- What is a american silver eagle worth in melt value today?
- At the current silver spot price of $58.25 per troy ounce, the melt value is about $58.25 per coin.
- Is a american silver eagle worth more than its melt value?
- Often, yes. Melt value is the floor — scarce dates, mint marks, and higher grades carry collector premiums above metal content. Check the grade-by-grade price guide before selling any coin as bullion.
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Melt values update with live spot prices and are estimates, not offers to buy. Dealers pay below melt to cover refining margins; collectible examples are worth more than melt. It is currently illegal to melt US one-cent and five-cent coins.