Seated Liberty Dollar melt value
United States, 1840–1873. Contains 0.77344 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1840–1873 |
| Denomination | Dollar |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Total weight | 26.73 g |
| Purity | .900 (90% silver) |
| Pure silver | 24.057 g (0.77344 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Christian Gobrecht |
| Face value | $1.00 |
Specifications: U.S. Mint records and Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Seated Liberty Dollar?
A Seated Liberty Dollar contains 0.77344 troy ounces (24.057 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 26.73 grams in total and is .900 fine.
How is the melt value of a Seated Liberty Dollar calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.77344 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Seated Liberty Dollar 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.