Most silver dollars created before 1935 have at least 90% silver, with coins after that year having various amounts. One example includes the Eisenhower silver dollars (1971-1978) that were issued ...

The government put .77 of an ounce of silver in each dollar minted between 1840 and 1935, metal that currently sells for about $4.50 on commodity markets. Even the most common silver dollars-such ...