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Coin .900 1 troy oz melt value today

1 troy oz of coin silver (.900) (90.0% pure silver) is worth about $63.50 in melt value as of August 28, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($53.98) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of solid silver chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated August 28, 2026

Coin .900 · 1 troy oz — live estimate

Melt value
$63.50
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$53.98
Pure silver content
27.993 g
Per-gram melt
$2.04/g
Purity
90.0% (Coin .900)
As of
August 28, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $2.27 × 0.9 × 31.1034768
     = $63.50

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $53.98. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 1 troy oz?

At 1 troy oz, you are usually looking at solid silver chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Confirm the hallmark matches Coin .900 before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the Coin .900 stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-silver parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $53.98 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 1 troy oz of coin silver (.900) worth today?
A. About $63.50 in pure melt value as of August 28, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $53.98 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 1 troy oz of Coin .900?
A. Coin .900 is 90.0% silver by weight, so 1 troy oz contains about 27.993 g of pure silver.
Q. How do I calculate Coin .900 value myself?
A. Multiply today's silver spot per gram ($2.27) by the purity (0.9) and by the weight in grams (31.1034768). That is $2.27 × 0.9 × 31.1034768 = $63.50.
Q. Is 1 troy oz a normal weight for Coin .900 jewelry?
A. Yes for solid silver chains, heavy bracelets, multi-piece lots. Weigh only the silver — exclude stones and non-silver findings — before using this estimate.

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