Half Dime Melt Value
Tiny pre-Civil-War-era 5-cent silver pieces (Flowing Hair, Capped Bust, Seated Liberty). Nearly all are worth well above melt to collectors — melt is just the floor.
Melt value per coin$2.110.03617 oz × $58.25/oz silver · spot as of August 4, 2026 · about 42.1× face value
silver content
0.03617 troy oz
Weight
1.24 g
Composition
.900 fine (90% silver)
Years
1794–1873
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 coin | $2.11 |
| 5 coins | $10.53 |
| 10 coins | $21.07 |
| $1 face value (20 coins) | $42.14 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much silver is in a half dime?
- Each half dime weighs 1.24 grams (.900 fine (90% silver)) and contains 0.03617 troy ounces of silver.
- What is a half dime worth in melt value today?
- At the current silver spot price of $58.25 per troy ounce, the melt value is about $2.11 per coin.
- Is a half dime 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.