
Hello there! That's an excellent question about one of America's most iconic coins.
A Silver Dollar contains 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver. It's a common point of confusion, as the coin's total weight is a bit higher, coming in at 26.73 grams. The reason for this difference is the coin's composition.
To make them durable enough for everyday circulation back in the day, the U.S. Mint made Morgan Dollars from an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. That small amount of copper made the coins much harder and more resistant to wear and tear. So, when you calculate 90% of the coin's total weight, you arrive at that specific figure of 0.7734 troy ounces of actual silver content.


