Below is a table of circulated US coins minted between the late 1800’s and the 1970’s which have significant silver content. You can click on the coins to get a more complete description. This table is replicated in the article “Junk Silver” which you can find here. you can find other articles about silver bullion above in the main menu. Also, if you are interested in buying US silver coins, please check out the dealers in our directory and reviews sections.
Common US Circulated Silver Coins
| Photo | Type of Coin | Mintage Dates | Weight | Percentage Silver | Amount of Silver in grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1942 – 1945 Jefferson Silver War Nickel | 1942-1945 | 5 grams | 35% | 1.75 grams |
 | 1892 – 1916 Barber Dime | 1892 - 1916 | 2.5 grams | 90% | 2.25 grams |
 | 1916 – 1945 Mercury Dime | 1916 - 1945 | 2.5 grams | 90% | 2.25 grams |
 | 1946 – 1964 Roosevelt Dime | 1946-1964 | 2.5 grams | 90% | 2.25 grams |
 | 1892 – 1916 Barber Quarter | 1892 - 1916 | 6.25 grams | 90% | 5.625 grams |
 | 1916 – 1930 Standing Liberty Quarter | 1916-1930 | 6.25 grams | 90% | 5.625 grams |
| 1932 – 1964 Washington Quarter | 1932-1964 | 6.25 grams | 90% | 5.625 grams | |
 | 1892 – 1916 Barber Half Dollar | 1892 - 1916 | 12.5 grams | 90% | 11.25 grams |
 | 1916 – 1947 Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1916-1947 | 12.5 grams | 90% | 11.25 grams |
 | 1948 – 1963 Franklin Half Dollar | 1948-1963 | 12.5 grams | 90% | 11.25 grams |
| 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar 90% | 1964 | 12.5 grams | 90% | 11.25 grams | |
 | 1965 – 1970 Kennedy Half Dollar 40% | 1965-1970 | 11.5 grams | 40% | 4.6 grams |
 | 1878 – 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar | 1878-1921 | 26.73 grams | 90% | 24.057 grams |
 | 1921 – 1935 Peace Dollar | 1921-1935 | 26.73 grams | 90% | 24.057 grams |
 | 1971 – 1976 Eisenhower Dollar* | 1971-1976 | 24.59 grams | 40% | 9.836 grams |