Junk Silver Melt Calculator
Estimate melt value for 90% silver U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars using today’s spot price and a wear factor for real-world accuracy.
Accuracy Controls
Wear factor (80–100%) to match circulated coinage.
Denomination Aware
Dimes, quarters, and 1964 half dollars (90% silver).
Instant Breakdown
Real-time results with clear formulas and assumptions.
How junk silver is priced
Most pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, and 1964 half dollars contain 90% silver. At full weight, $1 in face value holds about 0.715 troy ounces of silver.
This calculator lets you adjust for real-world wear, then multiplies by today’s spot price to estimate melt value.
Quick rules of thumb
- 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams (not the kitchen ounce).
- Wear matters most for heavily circulated lots.
- Dealer premiums and shipping are not included here.
Calculator
Enter spot price and face value, pick a coin type, and adjust wear for your lot.
Spot price is required.
Face value is required.
Select a coin type.
Most circulated 90% silver is often estimated around ~98–99% of “mint” silver content; adjust as needed.
Results
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FAQ
Quick education for new silver stackers and collectors.