how much does an eisenhower silver dollar weigh

[DiElle]

Hey there! That's a great question, as the answer isn't quite as straightforward as you might think. The weight of an Eisenhower dollar actually depends on which version of the coin you have.

The U.S. Mint made two different types. The most common one, intended for general circulation, is made of a copper-nickel clad composition. These standard Eisenhower dollars weigh 22.68 grams.

However, the Mint also produced a special collector's version made with a 40% silver-clad composition. If you have one of these silver Eisenhower dollars, it's a bit heavier, weighing in at 24.59 grams. This version contains about 0.3161 troy ounces of pure silver.

So, to sum it up, the silver Eisenhower dollar weighs 24.59 grams, while its more common copper-nickel counterpart weighs 22.68 grams. Hope this helps