u.s. SILVER dollars (1794-1976)
Silver currency saw its end in the U.S. with the passage of the Coinage Act of 1965, which r.
THE END OF SILVER MONEY
Silver currency saw its end in the U.S. with the passage of the Coinage Act of 1965, which removed all silver content from nickels and dimes. In addition, it reduced the silver content of the Kennedy Half Dollar, produced from 1965 through 1970, from 90 percent to 40 percent. With the discontinuation of silver money, this form of currency substantially increased in value for investors and collectors alike.
Eisenhower "Silver" ( 1971-1976 )
Composition: 40% Silver
Weight: 24.59 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco
* Eisenhower silver dollars were only distributed within proof and mint sets and were never intended for circulation. The Eisenhower dollars found in circulation contain no silver content and are only face value.
Peace ( 1921-1935 )
Composition: 90% silver
Weight: 26.73 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco
Morgan ( 1878-1921 )
Composition: 90% silver
Weight: 26.73 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, Denver, San Francisco
Trade ( 1873-1885 )
Composition: 90% silver
Weight: 27.22 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mints: Philadelphia, Carson City, San Francisco
Liberty Seated ( 1840-1873 )
Composition: 90% silver
Weight: 26.73 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, San Francisco
Draped Bust ( 1795-1804 )
Composition: 89% silver
Weight: 26.96 grams
Diameter: approx. 39-40 mm
Mints: Philadelphia
Flowing Hair ( 1794-1795 )
Composition: 89% silver
Weight: 26.96 grams
Diameter: approx. 39-40 mm
Mints: Philadelphia