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All US silver coins minted for circulation since the late 1830s have consisted of 90% silver and 10% copper except for the Jefferson War Nickel which contained 35% silver.

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Q: How much silver is in coins prior to 1964?
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How much silver is in a dime 1964 or older?

U.S. silver coins dated 1964 and earlier are almost all composed of 90% silver and 10% copper.


How much can you get for 1400 gram of pre-1964 silver coins?

August 24, 2009 1400 grams of silver coins are worth $571.60.


How much silver in American coins?

None. Last year of use - $1 coins : 1935 Half dollars : 90% silver, 1964; 40% silver, 1969 Dimes and quarters : 1964 Nickels : 1942 to 1945 only. Cents : never.


How much is a 1951-1964 silver dime worth?

If the coins show any wear, value is about $2.00 just for the silver.


How much silver is actually in your silver coins?

Depends on the year and denomination of the coin. For coins intended for circulation: Dimes, Half-Dollars, Quarters and Dollars dated 1964 and prior are 90% silver Half-Dollars dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver Nickels dated 1942-1945 AND have a large mintmark over the Monticello (either a P, D or S) are 35% silver


How much is a 1964 silver quarter with no mintage mark worth?

Mintage is the number of coins that were struck, a mintamrk identifies were the coin was made. 1964 is the highest mintage and last year of all 90% silver Washington quarters, and most coins are valued only for the silver at about $3.00


How much worth Kennedy half 1964?

1964 is a very common year for Kennedy silver half dollars. Even uncirculated coins are valued only for the silver they contain, about $8.00 as of today.


How much would a 1964 half pound 999 pure silver Kennedy half dollar be worth today?

The U.S. Mint did not issue any .999 silver Kennedy coins in 1964.


How much is a 1967silver half dollar coin worth today?

I don't think it is worth much. You might be offered 3 times the face value at most. Most coins after 1965 are worth less because the silver content in them is different. Coins prior to 1964 are worth about 10 times the face value at most because of the silver content. Many jewelers and companies are buying old coins nowadays. You can easily get a free estimate for your coins.


How much silver were quarters made with before 1964?

Quarters minted before 1964 in the United States were made with 90% silver and 10% copper.


How much is a 1964 d silver dollar?

Sorry, no circulating US $1 coins were struck in 1964 at any US Mint. The coin is a Half Dollar with a value of about $13.00 for the silver as of 07/2011.


How much is a 65 quarter worth in silver?

The coin has no silver value. 1965 Washington quarters contain no silver, 1964 was the last year for 90% silver coins to be issued for general circulation.