Trade Dollar melt value
United States, 1873–1885. Contains 0.7875 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1873–1885 |
| Denomination | Dollar |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Total weight | 27.22 g |
| Purity | .900 (90% silver) |
| Pure silver | 24.494 g (0.7875 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | William Barber |
| Reverse design | William Barber |
| Face value | $1.00 |
Specifications: U.S. Mint records and Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Trade Dollar?
A Trade Dollar contains 0.7875 troy ounces (24.494 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 27.22 grams in total and is .900 fine.
How is the melt value of a Trade Dollar calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.7875 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Trade 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.