Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver) melt value
United States, 1971–1976. Contains 0.3161 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971–1976 |
| Denomination | Dollar |
| Composition | 40% silver overall (outer layers 80% silver, core about 21% silver), balance copper |
| Total weight | 24.59 g |
| Purity | .400 (40% silver) |
| Pure silver | 9.832 g (0.3161 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Frank Gasparro |
| Reverse design | Frank Gasparro |
| Face value | $1.00 |
Only the S-mint collector versions contain silver. Eisenhower dollars from circulation are copper-nickel clad and have no silver.
Specifications: U.S. Mint specifications and U.S. coinage law.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver)?
A Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver) contains 0.3161 troy ounces (9.832 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 24.59 grams in total and is .400 fine.
How is the melt value of a Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver) calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.3161 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver) worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Related melt values
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.