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A term used to describe coins made of silver that are sold for their metal value rather than their collectible value.
Two distinct facts dominate any practical answer: are 90% silver and each contains about 0.0723–0.07234 troy ounces of pure silver (≈2.50 grams), so their melt value is simply that silver weight multi...
(commonly called “90% silver” dimes) were specified by the to be struck in a 90% silver / 10% copper alloy, with a standard total weight of 2.50 grams and a diameter of 17.9 millimeters (0.705 inch) —...
circulating dimes, quarters and half dollars were struck in a 90% silver / 10% copper alloy and have well‑documented total and fine silver weights; common 90% silver dollars ( and ) are heavier and co...