Saturday, September 15, 2012

How Much Is A Silver Dollar Worth? 5 Things To Look For

By Keith Stout


1. Mint Mark- How much is a silver dollar worth? The mint mark on the coin, or the lack of a mint mark, is one factor that is used to value a coin. The mint mark is usually a small letter that identifies the mint that produced the coin. Some mint marks are very rare, while other marks are quite common. Coins with rare mint marks may be very valuable based on this factor alone, often because few coins were minted or are still available today.

2. The Year the Coin was Minted - The year that a coin was minted can also have an impact on the value. If a silver dollar was minted in a year where not many were produced, they may be considered rare which will increase the value. The harder it is to find and obtain a specific coin, the more that coin will be worth.

3. The Design - The design that was used for a particular coin also plays a part in determining the value. Certain designs are thought to be more valuable. For example, in 1921, silver dollars were created with both the Morgan and Peace designs, but the Peace silver dollar is valued at 4 times that of the Morgan silver dollar.

4. The Number of Coins that are Available - It may seem obvious, but anything that is harder to find is considered rare and is therefore considered more valuable. Rare coins can be hard to obtain because there may be only a few available and they will be highly sought after by collectors.

5. The Condition of the Coin - The condition that a coin is in will also be a factor in determining it's value. A coin in excellent (or mint) condition will still have all or most of the details of the design with no damage. A coin with excessive damage or wear will have a lower value.




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