
Hello there! That's an excellent question about one of America's most iconic coins.
A 1921 Silver Dollar contains 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver. The coin itself has a total weight of 26.73 grams and is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. This metal composition was standard for all Morgan dollars, including those minted in their final year of issue, 1921. The addition of copper was to make the coins more durable for everyday circulation.
So, while the coin isn't pure silver, the vast majority of its metal content is silver, giving it that significant intrinsic value that collectors and investors appreciate.


