A Chile ½ Decimo (50% Silver, 1879–1894) contains 0.0201 troy oz of pure silver, worth $1.09 at today's spot price.
Chile struck the ½ Decimo silver coin from 1879 to 1894 in 50% silver. Each coin weighs 1.25 g and holds 0.0201 troy oz (0.625 g) of pure silver. The decimo was also used in Colombia and Ecuador.
Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Silver $54.05 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 24, 2:19 AM EDT
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Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.
Specifications
| Years | 1879–1894 |
|---|---|
| Face value | ½ Decimo |
| Composition | 50% silver |
| Gross weight | 1.25 g |
| Fineness | .500 (50%) |
| Pure metal | 0.0201 troy oz (0.625 g) |
How the melt value is worked out
Melt value is the pure silver in the coin multiplied by the spot price. We use the coin's standard minted weight; worn coins weigh slightly less.
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1.25 g × .500 fine ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz = 0.0201 troy oz
0.0201 troy oz × $54.05 spot = $1.09
Melt value vs. collector value
Melt value is a floor, not a price. Better dates, coins with mint luster and graded coins often sell well above melt; key dates and rare varieties can be worth many times more. Check the date and mint mark before selling a coin for its metal.