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Silver Coin Melt Value Calculation

Submitted on July 23, 2026.

               
Values Entered:

Quantity:40
Coin Type:1942-1945 Silver War Nickel
Silver Price:   $18.35 / troy ounce


Answer:

Total silver value is $41.30.


Statistics:

» There are 2.2506 troy ounces of silver in 40 silver war nickel(s).

» Each war nickel contains 0.0563 troy ounces of silver and is valued at $1.03 when silver is at $18.35 / ounce.

» A roll of war nickels has 40 coins and is valued at $41.30 when silver is at $18.35 / ounce.


Bid/Ask Spread:

In the past, most "junk silver" coins on eBay often sell between a +/- 5% spread of the melt value. For example, if you have a silver coin that has a $1.00 melt value, you should be able to find someone who's willing to buy/sell it between $0.95 - $1.05. However, the recent spike in the silver price has caused premiums to fluctuate wildly.

If you're planning to buy/sell 40 war nickel(s) when silver is priced at $18.35 / ounce, the final total may fall between $39.23 - $43.36 on eBay.


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eBay Auctions (1942-1945 Silver War Nickel Listings Only):

I believe that the old saying, "A coin is only worth what someone will pay for it," is absolutely true. I like eBay because it displays what people are actually paying for coins. Monthly coin price magazines and online price lists may not reflect current market conditions because they don't demonstrate what people are actually willing to pay.

View all silver war nickel auctions or see below:








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