What is the value of a US silver dollar?

Answer

There are several different types of US "silver dollars" -- more information is needed.

For Eisenhower dollars (1971 through 1978) the ones from circulation did not contain any silver -- they're worth about $1.10 apiece.

As for Morgan and Peace dollars (1870's through 1930's), it could be anywhere from about $5 for a common date poor condition coin (silver value), to thousands of dollars for a nice rare date coin. More information is needed to give any kind of evaluation -- date, mintmark, condition.

Then there are the silver bullion dollar coins minted from 1986 to present. These coins were never put into circulation, although it's possible someone could accidentally spend one for face value. Like other coins, their collectible value depends on date and condition, although most of these are found in high Mint State or high Proof conditions.

Older dollar types will be worth significantly more, but exact details of the coin would be necessary for an evaluation.

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