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Precious Metals Conversion & Melt Value Calculator
Live spot prices · Instant melt value estimates for gold, silver, platinum & copper.
Count what you have. The weights are the mint’s own, so there is nothing to put on a scale.
Values appear once spot prices are loaded — use the button above.
Struck through 1964. The everyday silver in most jars.
The in-between years, after 90% ended and before silver left circulation entirely.
Nickel was needed for the war, so the mint put silver in the five cent piece instead.
Sold by weight from the start — the melt value is the whole story.
Pre-1933 circulating gold, 90% fine. Most of these carry a collector premium well over melt.
Worth more as metal than as money, which is why melting them is illegal.
Precious Metals Weight Conversions
Common unit conversions used in gold, silver & precious metals valuation.
| Unit | Grams (g) | Troy Ounces (toz) | Pennyweight (dwt) | Av. Ounces (oz) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.000 | 0.03215 | 0.6430 | 0.03527 | 0.001000 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.103 | 1.000 | 20.000 | 1.0971 | 0.031103 |
| 1 Pennyweight | 1.5552 | 0.05000 | 1.000 | 0.05486 | 0.001555 |
| 1 Av. Ounce | 28.350 | 0.9115 | 18.229 | 1.000 | 0.028350 |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000.00 | 32.151 | 643.01 | 35.274 | 1.000 |
Melt values are estimates based on live spot prices and do not account for dealer premiums, fabrication costs, numismatic value, or refining fees. AntiquesDirectory.com is not a licensed dealer and does not purchase metals directly.