If you're referring to U.S. coins please post a more specific question noting which of the 170 years of coinage, 8 mints, and over a dozen denominations you're interested in.
7-17-11>>> It depends on who you sell it to. Check around, bulk junk silver is about 18 X's face value.
A pound of silver coins is about $500.00
August 24, 2009 1400 grams of silver coins are worth $571.60.
It is pre 1964 with a serial # of 496507
US dimes, quarters, and half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are made of 90% silver and 10% copper. The same ratio is in dollar coins dated 1935 and earlier. For coins dated 1965 and later, the only ones to contain any silver are half dollars dated 1965 to 1969. They're 40% silver. Any other date or denomination is either cupronickel or brass ($1 coins only, in brass).
You can sell a roll of pre-1964 quarters at local coin shops, which often buy and sell collectible coins. Additionally, you can consider online platforms like eBay or specialized coin auction sites, where you can reach a broader audience. Coin shows and local coin dealer events are also good venues for selling. Always ensure to check the current market value before selling to maximize your return.
The U.S. A. was not producing coins in 1770.
Pre-1965 silver coins are worth more for the silver than face value.
The coins have an Actual Silver Weight (ASW) of .36169oz of pure silver.
Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945 so ALL of them are pre-1964. You can find values at many sites, such as the one linked below.
$800-$900 retail for excellent POST 1964. PRE 1964 is $200 more.
About $83,764...