Morgan Silver Dollar Value Today
A Morgan Silver Dollar contains 0.7735 troy oz of silver, worth $41.75 at today's price of $53.98 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:34 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1878-1921 |
| Face value | 1 dollar (USD) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Purity | 90% silver |
| Silver content | 0.7735 troy oz (24.059 g) |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Designed by George T. Morgan, US Mint engraver. |
What it's worth when you sell
90% silver, 26.73 g. Modern 2021-dated Morgan dollars made by the US Mint are a different (.999 silver) issue.
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.
Morgan Silver Dollar: FAQ
How much is a Morgan Silver Dollar worth in silver?
About $41.75 at today's silver price of $53.98 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:34 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.7735 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 a Morgan Silver Dollar?
0.7735 troy ounces (24.059 grams) of pure silver, in a coin weighing 26.73 g that is 90% 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. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.