Modern Silver Dollar (.999) Melt Value
The 2021-onward Morgan and Peace dollar restrikes and most modern commemorative dollars — same size as the classics but struck in .999 silver, so they contain more silver than the originals.
Melt value per coin$49.980.858 oz × $58.25/oz silver · spot as of August 4, 2026 · about 50× face value
silver content
0.858 troy oz
Weight
26.73 g
Composition
.999 fine silver
Years
2021–present
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 coin | $49.98 |
| 5 coins | $249.88 |
| 10 coins | $499.75 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much silver is in a modern silver dollar (.999)?
- Each modern silver dollar (.999) weighs 26.73 grams (.999 fine silver) and contains 0.858 troy ounces of silver.
- What is a modern silver dollar (.999) worth in melt value today?
- At the current silver spot price of $58.25 per troy ounce, the melt value is about $49.98 per coin.
- Is a modern silver dollar (.999) 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.