Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver) Value Today
An Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver) contains 0.3162 troy oz of silver, worth $17.08 at today's price of $54.01 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:36 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971-1976 |
| Face value | 1 dollar (USD) |
| Weight | 24.59 g |
| Purity | 40% silver |
| Silver content | 0.3162 troy oz (9.835 g) |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint (San Francisco, S mint mark) |
| Design | Dwight D. Eisenhower dollar; 1976-S pieces carry the Bicentennial design. |
What it's worth when you sell
Only the S-mint collector versions (special uncirculated and proof, sold at a premium) are 40% silver: 1971-S, 1972-S, 1973-S, 1974-S and 1976-S Bicentennial. Circulation Ike dollars (no mint mark or D) are copper-nickel clad, 22.68 g, with no silver.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver): FAQ
How much is an Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver) worth in silver?
About $17.08 at today's silver price of $54.01 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:36 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.3162 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much silver is in an Eisenhower Dollar (40% Silver)?
0.3162 troy ounces (9.835 grams) of pure silver, in a coin weighing 24.59 g that is 40% silver.
Other silver coins
Sources: NGC – U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values (melt values as of 1 Sept 2026) · Wikipedia – United States Mint coin sizes · PCGS CoinFacts – Ike Dollar (1971-1978). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.