United States · 1878–1904 and 1921
Morgan silver dollar (90% silver)
The classic American silver dollar, designed by George T. Morgan and struck from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921, in 90% silver.
Melt value
— each
0.7734 troy oz silver × — spot
Total —
Metal content
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1878–1904 and 1921 |
| Face value | 1 dollar |
| Metal | silver |
| Purity | .900 (90% silver) |
| Total weight | 26.73 g (0.8594 troy oz) |
| Pure silver | 0.7734 troy oz (24.06 g) |
The US Mint has also issued modern Morgan dollars for collectors since 2021 in .999 silver (about 0.859 oz); those are a different coin.
Worth more than melt?
- Morgan dollars nearly always sell above melt because collectors want them.
- Carson City (CC mint mark) coins and dates like 1889-CC, 1893-S and 1895 are especially valuable.
Typical selling price
Not listed yet. We only show a selling price when we have reliable, recent sales to base it on, and then always as a range with the date it was checked. Melt value is a floor for the metal itself: dealers usually pay somewhat less than melt for common coins, while collectors may pay more for scarce dates and coins in great condition.
Sources
Melt value is an estimate based on the current spot price and the coin's official metal content. Worn coins can weigh slightly less. This is not financial advice.