Dollars ยท 1971-1976
40% Silver Eisenhower Dollar Melt Value
A 40% Ike dollar contains 0.3162 troy ounces of silver. At today's spot of $52.65, that is $16.65 in silver per coin.
Melt value
$16.65
Per coin: $16.65
Quick values
| Amount | Pure silver | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.3162 oz | $16.65 |
| 1 roll (20 coins) | 6.3247 oz | $333.00 |
| 10 coins | 3.1623 oz | $166.50 |
| 100 coins | 31.6235 oz | $1,664.98 |
Specifications
| Years | 1971-1976 |
| Purity | 40% silver |
| Total weight | 24.59 g |
| Pure silver content | 0.3162 troy oz |
| Face value | $1.00 |
How to tell
Only the S-mint collector Eisenhower dollars (sold in blue packs and brown boxes, plus proofs) are 40% silver. Ikes from circulation are copper-nickel with no silver.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a 40% Ike dollar depends on condition, date and who is buying. Common worn coins usually sell close to melt. Key dates, rare mint marks and high grades can be worth much more, so look those up before selling for metal.
Selling a mix of 90% coins by face value? The junk silver calculator does it in one step.
Related coins
- Morgan Silver Dollar$40.72
- Peace Silver Dollar$40.72