Melt value today: $11.66
based on silver at $64.48/ozt · updated Sep 12, 2026 2:17 am EDT
| Years minted | pre-1965 |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Gross weight | 6.25 g |
| Fine silver content | 0.1808 troy oz |
| Face value | $0.25 |
| Melt vs face | 46.6× face value |
Barber, Standing Liberty, and pre-1965 Washington quarters are all 90% silver. Its melt value is simple math: 0.1808 troy ounces of silver multiplied by the live spot price. That floor moves with the market all day — the figure above refreshes automatically.
Melt value is the minimum — scarce dates, mint marks, and high grades can be worth far more to collectors. Compare more coins in our coin melt calculator, check any dealer quote with the offer checker, or get our offer for what you have.
What dealers actually pay
| 90% junk silver | 95–98% of melt |
| Silver dollars (common date) | 95–100% of melt |
| Scrap gold 14K–18K | 88–95% of melt |
| Scrap gold 8K–10K | 85–92% of melt |
| Sterling flatware | 80–90% of melt |
| Gold bullion coins | 97–100% of melt |
| Pre-1933 US gold (common date) | 98–103% of melt |
Typical ranges for reputable buyers; local offers vary. Check any quote with our offer checker.
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