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● Diamond District, NYC · Coin SpecialistsSell Silver Coins
Sell Silver Coins
in NYC. Top Dollar.
We buy junk silver, Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, American Eagles, Maple Leafs, pre-1964 coins, bullion rounds, and complete collections. Foreign & domestic. Graded & raw. Cash paid same day.
Junk Silver| Morgan Dollars| Eagles| Maple Leafs| PCGS / NGC
▲ Live Silver Spot Price
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Live Rates
Silver Coin Payout Rates
Calculated from today’s live silver spot price. Higher volumes receive better rates. Numismatic premiums assessed separately.
| Coin Type | Silver Content | 0–100 oz | 100–500 oz | 500+ oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Silver Eagles | 1.0 oz / 99.9% | — | — | — |
| Canadian Maple Leafs | 1.0 oz / 99.99% | — | — | — |
| Morgan / Peace Dollars | 0.7734 oz / 90% | — | — | — |
| 90% Junk Silver (face) | 0.715 oz per $1 face | — | — | — |
| 40% Junk Silver (face) | 0.295 oz per $1 face | — | — | — |
| Generic Silver Rounds | 1.0 oz / 99.9% | — | — | — |
| 100oz Silver Bars | 100 oz / 99.9% | — | — | — |
Live market pricing · Numismatic premiums on key dates and PCGS/NGC graded coins assessed separately · 212-642-4345
Coin Guide
Every Type of Silver Coin We Buy
From 90% junk silver bags to rare key-date Morgans — we buy everything. Our coin specialists know the difference between melt value and numismatic premium, and we pay accordingly.
Morgan Silver Dollar 1878–1904, 1921, 2021
90% silver, 0.7734 oz ASW (actual silver weight). Minted at Philadelphia, Carson City (CC), Denver (D), New Orleans (O), and San Francisco (S).
Key Dates: 1893-S (rarest), 1895 Proof, 1889-CC, 1884-S, 1893-CC, 1901-P
Semi-Keys: 1880-CC, 1882-CC, 1883-CC, 1879-S Rev of ’78, 1896-S
Common Dates: 1880-S, 1881-S, 1884-O, 1885-O — trade near melt
Key Dates: 1893-S (rarest), 1895 Proof, 1889-CC, 1884-S, 1893-CC, 1901-P
Semi-Keys: 1880-CC, 1882-CC, 1883-CC, 1879-S Rev of ’78, 1896-S
Common Dates: 1880-S, 1881-S, 1884-O, 1885-O — trade near melt
Mint mark and condition are everything. An 1893-S in VF-30 can be worth $20,000+; the same date in Good-4 might be $3,500. Common dates in circulated condition trade at or near silver melt. We grade and price every Morgan individually.
Peace Silver Dollar 1921–1935
90% silver, 0.7734 oz ASW. Minted Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco. Designed by Anthony de Francisci.
Key Dates: 1921 (High Relief, first year), 1928-P, 1934-S
Semi-Keys: 1924-S, 1927-D, 1927-S, 1928-S
Common Dates: 1922-P, 1923-P, 1924-P — melt value in circulated grades
Key Dates: 1921 (High Relief, first year), 1928-P, 1934-S
Semi-Keys: 1924-S, 1927-D, 1927-S, 1928-S
Common Dates: 1922-P, 1923-P, 1924-P — melt value in circulated grades
The 1921 High Relief is the most iconic Peace Dollar — produced only in the first year. Common date Peace Dollars in well-worn condition trade at silver melt. Higher grades (MS-63 and above) command meaningful numismatic premiums above spot.
American Silver Eagle 1986–Present▲ Popular
99.9% silver, 1 troy oz. US legal tender ($1 face value). Struck at West Point, Philadelphia, San Francisco.
Bullion: Annual issues, melt-plus-small-premium
Proof: S mint (DCAM), W mint — numismatic premium
Burnished: W mint uncirculated — slight premium
First Strike / Early Releases: PCGS/NGC labeled — collector premium
Bullion: Annual issues, melt-plus-small-premium
Proof: S mint (DCAM), W mint — numismatic premium
Burnished: W mint uncirculated — slight premium
First Strike / Early Releases: PCGS/NGC labeled — collector premium
The most popular silver bullion coin in the world. Standard bullion Eagles trade at spot plus a modest premium. Proof and burnished issues from the S and W mints carry numismatic value. Pre-2021 type coins and first-year 1986 issues have collector appeal.
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf 1988–Present
99.99% silver, 1 troy oz. Royal Canadian Mint. $5 CAD face value.
Standard: Annual bullion issues
Special Editions: Gilded, colored, privy mark issues
High Relief: Piedfort issues, premium collectibles
First Year: 1988 issues have modest collector premium
Standard: Annual bullion issues
Special Editions: Gilded, colored, privy mark issues
High Relief: Piedfort issues, premium collectibles
First Year: 1988 issues have modest collector premium
99.99% pure — higher purity than American Eagles. Among the most widely recognized silver coins globally. Standard annual issues trade at or near spot. Special privy mark and colored editions carry modest premiums. Maple Leafs are highly liquid worldwide.
90% Junk Silver Pre-1965 US Coins💰 Common
All US dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars dated 1964 and earlier contain 90% silver.
Dimes: Mercury, Roosevelt — 0.0723 oz each
Quarters: Standing Liberty, Washington — 0.1808 oz each
Half Dollars: Walking Liberty, Franklin, Kennedy ’64 — 0.3617 oz each
Dollars: Morgan, Peace — 0.7734 oz each
$1 face value = 0.715 oz silver
Dimes: Mercury, Roosevelt — 0.0723 oz each
Quarters: Standing Liberty, Washington — 0.1808 oz each
Half Dollars: Walking Liberty, Franklin, Kennedy ’64 — 0.3617 oz each
Dollars: Morgan, Peace — 0.7734 oz each
$1 face value = 0.715 oz silver
The classic prepper and investor silver. $1,000 face value of 90% junk silver contains approximately 715 troy ounces of pure silver. Most circulated common dates trade at melt value. Key dates and higher-grade pieces command numismatic premiums above melt.
40% Silver Coins 1965–1970 Half Dollars
Kennedy Half Dollars 1965–1970 contain 40% silver (not 90%). Also: 1971–1978 Eisenhower Dollars (collector S-mint issues only).
0.295 oz silver per $1 face value
Kennedy Halves 1965–1970: All dates common
Ike Dollars: Only 40% silver collector versions (S mint, blue/brown Ike sets)
0.295 oz silver per $1 face value
Kennedy Halves 1965–1970: All dates common
Ike Dollars: Only 40% silver collector versions (S mint, blue/brown Ike sets)
40% silver coins are often mixed into collections and misidentified as 90% silver. We identify and sort accurately. $1,000 face value of 40% halves contains approximately 295 troy ounces — less than half the silver of 90% coins. We pay based on actual silver content.
PCGS & NGC Graded Coins Any Date, Any Series⭐ Premium
Third-party graded coins in PCGS or NGC holders command premiums above raw coins. Grade significantly impacts value:
Morgan Dollars: MS-63: 2–5x melt · MS-65: 10–30x melt · MS-67: 50–200x melt
Key Dates: Certified examples of key dates are far more liquid than raw coins
Registry Coins: Top-pop or near top-pop grades can be extraordinarily valuable
Morgan Dollars: MS-63: 2–5x melt · MS-65: 10–30x melt · MS-67: 50–200x melt
Key Dates: Certified examples of key dates are far more liquid than raw coins
Registry Coins: Top-pop or near top-pop grades can be extraordinarily valuable
We pay numismatic premiums for properly graded coins. A PCGS MS-65 Morgan is worth dramatically more than the same coin in a PCGS MS-63 holder — we price to the grade. We will not offer melt for high-grade certified coins.
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 1916–1947
90% silver, 0.3617 oz ASW. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman — considered one of the most beautiful US coins ever struck.
Key Dates: 1916-D (obverse), 1916-S, 1921-P, 1921-D, 1921-S
Semi-Keys: 1917-D obverse, 1919-D, 1919-S, 1938-D
Common Dates: Most 1940s issues — near melt in circulated grades
Key Dates: 1916-D (obverse), 1916-S, 1921-P, 1921-D, 1921-S
Semi-Keys: 1917-D obverse, 1919-D, 1919-S, 1938-D
Common Dates: Most 1940s issues — near melt in circulated grades
The Walking Liberty design was used on the American Silver Eagle. 1921-P, D, and S issues are the most valuable in worn grades. Common dates from 1941–1947 trade at or near silver melt. A 1916-D in AU-55 can be worth $2,500+.
Foreign Silver Coins Worldwide
We buy silver coins from all countries including:
Mexican: Silver Libertad (1 oz, 99.9%), 8 Reales (cob coins), Peso (1918–1979)
British: Silver Britannia, pre-1947 UK coins (50% silver), Pre-1920 UK coins (92.5%)
Austrian: Silver Philharmonic, Maria Theresa Thaler
Australian: Silver Kookaburra, Koala, Lunar Series
German, French, Swiss, Chinese Pandas, and more
Mexican: Silver Libertad (1 oz, 99.9%), 8 Reales (cob coins), Peso (1918–1979)
British: Silver Britannia, pre-1947 UK coins (50% silver), Pre-1920 UK coins (92.5%)
Austrian: Silver Philharmonic, Maria Theresa Thaler
Australian: Silver Kookaburra, Koala, Lunar Series
German, French, Swiss, Chinese Pandas, and more
We buy foreign silver coins at spot-based rates for bullion issues and assess numismatic value for collectible foreign coins. Maria Theresa Thalers are often restrike bullion coins and traded at near-spot. Pre-1947 British silver and pre-1920 British silver have different purity levels — we identify and pay accordingly.
Junk Silver Reference
Pre-1965 US Silver Coin Reference Guide
Every US coin minted 1964 and earlier contains 90% silver. Here’s exactly how much silver each coin contains.
| Coin | Years | Silver % | Oz per Coin | Face / Oz Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Dime | 1916–1945 | 90% | 0.0723 oz | $1.00 face = 0.715 oz |
| Roosevelt Dime | 1946–1964 | 90% | 0.0723 oz | $1.00 face = 0.715 oz |
| Standing Liberty Quarter | 1916–1930 | 90% | 0.1808 oz | $1.00 face = 0.715 oz |
| Washington Quarter | 1932–1964 | 90% | 0.1808 oz | $1.00 face = 0.715 oz |
| Walking Liberty Half | 1916–1947 | 90% | 0.3617 oz | $1.00 face = 0.715 oz |
| Franklin Half Dollar | 1948–1963 | 90% | 0.3617 oz | $1.00 face = 0.715 oz |
| Kennedy Half (90%) | 1964 only | 90% | 0.3617 oz | $1.00 face = 0.715 oz |
| Kennedy Half (40%) | 1965–1970 | 40% | 0.1479 oz | $1.00 face = 0.295 oz |
| Morgan Dollar | 1878–1921 | 90% | 0.7734 oz | Priced individually |
| Peace Dollar | 1921–1935 | 90% | 0.7734 oz | Priced individually |
Melt Value vs Numismatic Value
We Pay Both Melt AND Numismatic Value
This is the most important distinction in coin buying. Melt value is what the silver content is worth at today’s spot price. Numismatic value is what a collector or dealer will pay for the coin as a collectible — based on date, mint mark, grade, and rarity.
Many coin buyers only pay melt value for everything, even key-date Morgans that are worth 10–100x their silver content. We don’t do that. Our coin specialists know every key date, every significant variety, and every series where numismatic premium matters — and we pay accordingly.
A 1921-P Morgan Dollar contains 0.7734 oz of silver — about $25 at today’s prices. But in MS-65 condition, it’s worth $300+. We give you the higher number.
Get a Free Coin OfferThe Process
Sell Your Silver Coins in 4 Simple Steps
Walk in with any quantity. We sort, identify, grade, and make you a fair offer on the spot.
1
Walk In
30 W. 47th St., 8th Floor. Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm. Bring coins in any container — bags, tubes, rolls, albums, or loose.
2
Sort & Identify
We sort by type, date, and mint mark. Key dates and graded coins are identified and pulled for separate pricing. Done in front of you.
3
Live Spot Offer
Melt coins priced against live silver spot. Numismatic coins priced against current dealer and auction data. Full breakdown explained.
4
Cash in Hand
Accept and receive cash immediately. Same day. Large lots can also settle via same-day wire transfer.
Why Buyers of New York
NYC’s Best Silver Coin Buyers
Melt + Numismatic
We pay melt on common dates AND numismatic premiums on key dates, high grades, and certified coins. You get the higher value, not just the silver weight.
PCGS & NGC Expertise
We understand third-party grading and pay to the grade. MS-65 gets MS-65 money, not MS-63. Registry coins and top-pop grades assessed at full collector value.
Live Silver Pricing
All melt-value coins priced against the live silver spot price — updated in real time. You see the exact spot we’re using before any offer is made.
Any Quantity
From a single Morgan Dollar to a 1,000-coin estate collection to a $10,000 face value bag of 90% junk — we handle any volume with the same professionalism.
Foreign Coins Welcome
We buy silver coins from all countries — Mexican Libertads, British silver, Austrian Philharmonics, Australian coins, Chinese Pandas, and more.
30+ Years Experience
Buying coins in the Diamond District for over three decades. We know every key date, every series, every variety that matters — and we pay for what you actually have.
PCGS Expert NGC Expert Key Date Specialist Foreign Coins Licensed & Bonded NYSA Member Diamond District Since 1993
★★★★★
“I inherited a collection of Morgan Dollars and had no idea what I had. They sorted through every single coin, identified the key dates, pulled the ones that had numismatic value above melt, and gave me a completely itemized offer. I got significantly more than I would have just selling for silver weight. These guys know coins.”
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The Silver Coin Selling Guide
Everything You Need to Know Before Selling Silver Coins in NYC
Silver coins represent one of the most diverse categories in the precious metals market. Some silver coins are worth exactly their silver melt value — not a penny more. Others are worth 5x, 10x, or even 100x their silver content because of numismatic demand from collectors. Understanding which category your coins fall into is essential before selling.
What Is Junk Silver and Why Is It Called That?
Junk silver is the term for pre-1965 US coins sold in bulk based on their silver content rather than numismatic value. The term “junk” doesn’t mean worthless — it means the coins are common dates in circulated condition where the silver content is the primary value driver. A $1,000 face value bag of 90% junk silver contains approximately 715 troy ounces of pure silver — a significant amount of money at today’s spot prices.
How Do I Know If My Coins Are Worth More Than Melt?
Key dates, scarce mint marks, and high-grade examples can be worth far more than melt. For Morgan Dollars, the coins to watch are: 1893-S, 1895, 1889-CC, 1884-S, 1901-P, and the CC-mint coins from Carson City (1878-CC through 1893-CC). For Peace Dollars, look for 1921 (High Relief), 1928-P, and 1934-S. If your coins are in plastic holders from PCGS or NGC, bring them — they almost certainly have numismatic premium above melt.
What Is the Difference Between PCGS and NGC?
PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) and NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) are the two most respected third-party coin grading services in the world. Both authenticate coins, assign a numeric grade from 1 to 70, and seal them in tamper-evident plastic holders. Coins graded by PCGS or NGC are significantly more liquid than raw (ungraded) coins, and high-grade examples of sought-after coins can command significant premiums. We pay to the grade for certified coins.
Should I Clean My Coins Before Selling?
Never clean coins before selling. This is perhaps the most common and costly mistake coin owners make. Cleaning a coin — even with mild soap and water — removes the original surface luster and leaves hairline scratches visible under magnification. A cleaned MS-65 coin becomes a Details-graded coin worth a fraction of the original. Original surfaces, even with toning, are preferred by collectors. Bring coins exactly as they are.
Are Silver Coins a Good Investment Right Now?
With silver trading at significant price levels, those who purchased silver coins at lower prices are sitting on strong gains. The silver market is driven by both industrial demand (electronics, solar panels, medical devices) and investment demand. While we’re not investment advisors, we can tell you that the current spot price makes this an excellent time to evaluate your holdings and consider whether to sell, hold, or diversify.
FAQ
Common Questions About Selling Silver Coins in NYC
$1 face value of 90% junk silver = 0.715 troy oz of pure silver. We multiply your total face value by 0.715, then multiply by the current silver spot price, then apply our buying percentage. We show every step of the calculation before making any offer.
Both. Common date circulated coins are priced at melt. Key dates, semi-key dates, high-grade coins, and PCGS/NGC certified coins are priced at current numismatic market values — which can be 2x to 100x melt. We sort and price every coin individually.
Yes — all countries. Mexican Libertads, Canadian Maple Leafs, British silver (pre-1947 = 50%, pre-1920 = 92.5%), Austrian Philharmonics, Australian coins, Chinese Pandas, Maria Theresa Thalers, and more. We identify the silver content of every foreign coin and price accordingly.
Absolutely not. Cleaning coins destroys original surface luster and can turn a numismatically valuable coin into a problem piece worth only melt. Bring coins exactly as they are — even darkly toned or dirty coins. Original surfaces are always preferred.
Yes, with an important distinction: 1964 Kennedy Halves are 90% silver (0.3617 oz each). 1965–1970 Kennedy Halves are 40% silver (0.1479 oz each). 1971 and later are copper-nickel clad with no silver content. We identify and pay accordingly for each type.
Morgan Dollars are the most commonly inherited and collected US silver coins. Key dates to watch: 1893-S ($3,500–$20,000+), 1889-CC ($500–$5,000+), 1884-S ($1,000+), and any CC-mint Morgan in MS-63 or better. If your coins are in PCGS/NGC holders, bring them — certified key dates can be worth far more than you expect.
Same day. Accept the offer and receive cash immediately. Large lots can also settle by same-day wire if preferred. Most evaluations complete in 15–30 minutes depending on collection size.
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