Modern Silver/Clad Coin Values
Market data for 33,194 modern silver and clad coins minted from 1982 to the present.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 246% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
High-grade certified coins offer the most value, with PR 70 and MS 70 grades seeing premiums of 84% and 75% respectively. PCGS certification commands the highest premium at 58% over the median, while uncertified coins trade at an 8% discount.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by certification
Why? Professional grading increases confidence and value, ranging from Uncertified (54.98) to PCGS (94.5).
Price by grade
Why? Higher technical grades command significant premiums, with PR 70 (110) far exceeding PR 68 (64.99).
Price by denomination
Why? Value varies by coin type, with $1 coins (75) priced higher than 50C coins (30).
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new versus used modern silver/clad coin?
The median price for new coins is 19.95, while used coins have a median of 68.99.
How much more does a PCGS certified coin cost compared to the market median?
PCGS certified coins have a median price of 94.5, which is a 58% increase over the market median.
Which denomination has the lowest median price?
The 50C denomination has the lowest median price at 30.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $11–$150, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 14, 2026.