American Silver Coin Weights in Grams
By Jon R. Warren
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This list gives approximate weights in grams of American silver coins prior to 1964. It is important to note that pre-1964 American silver coins contain 90% silver, not 100%. There are 31.1 grams in a troy ounce. Silver is bought and sold in troy ounces on the commodities markets.
| Coin Type |
Grams |
| Silver Dollars (pre-1965) |
26.7 |
| Half Dollars (pre-1965) |
12 |
| Quarters (pre-1965) |
5.8 |
| Dimes (pre-1965) |
2.5 |
At $17 silver price, melt value is 50 cents per gram.
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