Coin Melt Value Calculator

Calculate the metal melt value of your US silver and gold coins instantly. Spot prices are loaded automatically and updated every hour — or enter your own.

Gold --

|

Silver --

|

Platinum --

|

Palladium --

Calculator

Silver Spot Price ($/oz)

Loading live price...

Gold Spot Price ($/oz)

Loading live price...

Silver Coins (90% Silver, Pre-1965)

Roosevelt/Mercury Dimes

Washington Quarters

Walking Liberty / Franklin / Kennedy Halves (Pre-1965)

Morgan / Peace Silver Dollars

American Silver Eagles (1 oz .999)

40% Silver (1965-1970 Kennedy Halves)

40% Kennedy Half Dollars

Gold Coins

American Gold Eagle (1 oz)

American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz)

American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz)

American Gold Eagle (1/10 oz)

$0.00

Breakdown

Coin	Qty	Silver/Gold (oz)	Melt Value

Get an Offer on Your Coins

Have coins to sell? Fill out this form and a local coin dealer will contact you with an offer. No obligation.

Your Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

ZIP Code *

What do you have to sell? *

Estimated Melt Value (auto-filled)

I agree to be contacted by a coin dealer about my coins. *

Your request has been submitted. A dealer in your area will contact you soon.

---

US Coin Silver Content Reference

Not sure about the silver content of your coins? Here’s a quick reference:

Coin	Years	Composition	Silver Weight (troy oz)
Roosevelt Dime	1946-1964	90% Silver	0.0723 oz
Mercury Dime	1916-1945	90% Silver	0.0723 oz
Washington Quarter	1932-1964	90% Silver	0.1808 oz
Walking Liberty Half	1916-1947	90% Silver	0.3617 oz
Franklin Half Dollar	1948-1963	90% Silver	0.3617 oz
Kennedy Half Dollar	1964	90% Silver	0.3617 oz
Kennedy Half Dollar	1965-1970	40% Silver	0.1479 oz
Morgan Silver Dollar	1878-1921	90% Silver	0.7734 oz
Peace Silver Dollar	1921-1935	90% Silver	0.7734 oz
American Silver Eagle	1986-present	99.9% Silver	1.0000 oz

What is Melt Value?

The melt value of a coin is the value of the precious metal it contains, based on the current spot price. It represents the minimum intrinsic value of a coin — what the metal itself would be worth if melted down.

For example, a pre-1965 Washington quarter contains approximately 0.1808 troy ounces of silver. If silver is trading at $78/oz, that quarter’s melt value is about $14.11 — regardless of its face value of $0.25.

Melt Value vs. Collector Value

Melt value is the floor price for a coin. Many coins are worth significantly more than melt value due to:

• Rarity — low mintage coins command premiums
• Condition — uncirculated or high-grade coins are worth more
• Key dates — certain years/mint marks are especially valuable
• Collector demand — popular series like Morgan dollars carry premiums

If you think your coins might have collector value, bring them to a local coin show for a free appraisal before selling for melt.

Sell Your Coins at a Coin Show

Coin shows are the best place to get competitive offers on your coins. Multiple dealers under one roof means you can compare prices. Find a coin show near you.