90% Silver Quarter Melt Value
Every US quarter dated 1964 or earlier: Washington (1932–1964), Standing Liberty (1916–1930), Barber, and Seated Liberty. Check the edge — solid silver color means silver; a copper stripe means clad (1965+).
Melt value per coin$10.530.18084 oz × $58.25/oz silver · spot as of August 4, 2026 · about 42.1× face value
silver content
0.18084 troy oz
Weight
6.25 g
Composition
.900 fine (90% silver, 10% copper)
Years
1796–1964
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 coin | $10.53 |
| 5 coins | $52.67 |
| 10 coins | $105.33 |
| 1 roll (40 coins) | $421.33 |
| $1 face value (4 coins) | $42.13 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much silver is in a 90% silver quarter?
- Each 90% silver quarter weighs 6.25 grams (.900 fine (90% silver, 10% copper)) and contains 0.18084 troy ounces of silver.
- What is a 90% silver quarter worth in melt value today?
- At the current silver spot price of $58.25 per troy ounce, the melt value is about $10.53 per coin.
- Is a 90% silver quarter 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.
Keep digging
- Calculate a whole stack → silver melt calculator
- Washington Quarter series
- Pre-1965 silver coins guide
- 1965 quarter value guide
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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.