what is a silver dollar worth in weight

[McMiguel]

Hello! That's a great question, as the value of a silver dollar based on its weight, often called its "melt value," is a key factor for both collectors and investors. The search results you provided didn't contain the specific details, but I can certainly help with that information.

The worth of a U.S. silver dollar in weight depends on the type of coin. The most common silver dollars, like the Morgan and Peace dollars minted before 1935, contain 90% silver and 10% copper. The total weight of these coins is 26.73 grams, which includes exactly 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver.

To find its value in weight, you would multiply that silver content (0.7734 troy ounces) by the current market price, or "spot price," of silver. Since the price of silver fluctuates daily, the melt value of a silver dollar changes along with it.

It's also good to know that not all "silver" dollars are the same. For example, Eisenhower dollars minted between 1971 and 1974 contain only 40% silver and have a lower silver weight. Of course, the coin's condition and rarity can give it a numismatic or collector value that is much higher than its simple silver weight.