Silver dollars in Denver
Sell Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars in Denver
We buy Morgan and Peace dollars one at a time or by the roll, bag or album from sellers across the Denver metro. Each dollar is checked for date, mint mark and grade before it is priced, so a better coin never goes for silver.
Private appointments across the Denver metro. We call back the same business day.
How silver dollars are priced
Every Morgan and Peace dollar holds 0.7734 troy ounces of silver, so silver sets the floor. Above that floor, collector demand takes over for better dates, scarce mint marks and coins in high grades. We read each dollar's date and mint mark, grade it, and then price it on its silver or on collector demand. The written offer names which one.
One circulated Morgan dollar at today’s spot price
26.73 grams × 90% silver = 0.7734 troy oz × spot today’s price = call for today’s value in metal
Melt value only. Collector value, when a coin has it, is priced separately and shown to you at the table.
What makes one silver dollar worth more than another
- Date and mint mark together decide whether a dollar is common or scarce.
- A CC mark means Carson City, which struck coins from 1870 to 1893.
- A sharp, lustrous dollar can bring far more than a worn one.
- Scratches and cleaning lower a dollar's eye appeal and grade.
- Common dates in worn grades are priced on their silver.
Silver dollars we buy
- Morgan dollars from 1878 to 1904
- 1921 Morgan dollars, including the 1921-D
- Peace dollars from 1921 to 1935
- Carson City dollars with the CC mark
- Rolls and bags of silver dollars
- Dollars in albums and folders
- PCGS and NGC graded dollars
- Silver dollars kept as gifts or keepsakes
What happens when we meet
- 1
Call or send the form
Tell us roughly what you have. We call back the same business day and set a private appointment at a time that suits you.
- 2
Bring everything as it is
Don't clean, polish or sort. Bring the jars, albums and jewelry box, plus a government-issued photo ID if you plan to sell.
- 3
Watch each piece get checked
Date, mint mark and grade for coins. Karat for gold. Non-destructive testing and a calibrated scale, right in front of you.
- 4
Take the written offer, or don't
Say yes and get paid that visit by cash, check or wire. Say no and leave with everything plus the item-by-item list.
Selling in Denver
Silver dollars with a Denver story
Colorado and the Morgan dollar share a timeline. The Morgan first appeared in 1878, about when Leadville's silver boom was getting going, and the boom kept making fortunes through the 1880s. Then came the silver crash of 1893, which hit Colorado hard. Plenty of Morgans struck in those years have ended up in Colorado dresser drawers since.
Denver itself came late to the series. The Mint on West Colfax began striking coins in 1906, two years after Morgan production stopped in 1904. When the design returned for one more year in 1921, Denver struck Morgan dollars for the first time. That makes the 1921-D a natural keepsake for a Denver family, since it was made in their own city.
The Peace dollar arrived the same year and ran from 1921 to 1935, and Denver struck Peace dollars with a D in several years of that run. Like the Morgan, each one is 90% silver, weighs 26.73 grams and holds 0.7734 troy ounces of silver. A roll of Denver Peace dollars from a grandparent's closet is silver first. Then we check each date to see whether any belong with the collector coins.
Families tend to save dollars in rolls and bags, so sorting matters here more than with most coins. A bank bag from a Wheat Ridge basement or a roll put away after a wedding on Capitol Hill can mix worn common dates with a coin or two collectors want. We look at each dollar's date, mint mark, grade and eye appeal. A better coin is priced on collector demand and never weighed in as silver. If a dollar shows a CC for Carson City, we point it out.
Each dollar is weighed on a calibrated scale and tested without acid or scratching. A genuine Morgan or Peace dollar should weigh 26.73 grams, less a little for wear, and a coin that comes in well off that mark gets a closer look and an explanation from us. Dollars sealed in PCGS or NGC slabs stay sealed, and we read the holder while you watch.
We meet silver dollar sellers by appointment from Arvada and Westminster to Aurora and Castle Rock, and the meeting place is set when you book. Bring a government-issued photo ID and call 303-401-0104. You get a written offer for every dollar, and payment comes the same visit if you accept.
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Questions
Common questions
Is a 1921-D Morgan dollar worth more than other Morgans?
Not automatically. The 1921-D is the only Morgan from the original series struck at the Denver Mint, which gives it local appeal, but its value still depends on grade and eye appeal like any other Morgan. A worn example may be priced near its silver, and a sharp one can bring more. We grade each coin in front of you.
How much silver is in a Morgan or Peace dollar?
Both are 90% silver, weigh 26.73 grams and hold 0.7734 troy ounces of silver. That silver is the floor for every dollar we buy. Coins with collector demand, thanks to a scarce date, a better mint mark or a high grade, are priced above it. Your written offer shows which basis we used for each coin.
Should I break up my silver dollar rolls before calling?
There's no need. Bring the roll, bag or album as it is, and we will go through every dollar while you watch. Original holders can show us how the coins were stored. Please don't clean or polish any dollars, since cleaning lowers the grade and the price a collector will pay for the coin.
Do you buy Peace dollars made in Denver?
Yes. Peace dollars were struck from 1921 to 1935, and the Denver Mint made them with a D in several of those years. We buy Denver, San Francisco and Philadelphia Peace dollars alike, from one coin to a full roll. Each is checked for date, mint mark and grade, and worn common dates are priced on their silver.
Can you come to us if we have a lot of silver dollars?
For larger collections and estates, ask about a home visit when you call 303-401-0104. A big group of dollars is heavy, and some families would rather not carry it around town. For smaller groups, we set a private meeting place when you book. Either way, you get a written, item-by-item offer.
Find out what your coins and gold are worth. Then decide.
- Free evaluation, with no obligation to sell
- Every piece checked in front of you
- A written offer, item by item
- Paid the same visit if you say yes
Request your free offer
Three quick questions. We call back the same business day.
or call (303) 401-0104