1921 Silver Dollar: Values, History & Collector Guide

Designs of the 1921 Morgan and 1921 Peace Dollars

The year 1921 was a turning point in American coinage, producing both the last Morgan Silver Dollars and the very first high-relief Peace Dollars. Dive into mintage figures, current values, and what makes each coin special—and see why the 1921 Silver Dollar remains one of the most sought-after issues in U.S. numismatics.

Which Quarters are Silver?

junk silver quarters

US quarters minted before 1965 contain silver. They were struck with an alloy containing 90% silver. The melt value for each silver quarter is $ today. Silver quarters, like all 90% silver US coinage, are sometimes called “junk silver.” This common term is adopted from the coin-collecting industry for coins with no numismatic value. Their … Read moreWhich Quarters are Silver?