To determine how many Morgan Silver Dollars are in a pound, we use the weight of a single Morgan Silver Dollar and the weight of a pound in grams:
- A Morgan Silver Dollar weighs approximately 26.73 grams.
- One pound equals 453.592 grams.
By dividing the weight of a pound by the weight of one coin:
453.592 grams26.73 grams≈16.97\frac{453.592\text{ grams}}{26.73\text{ grams}}\approx 16.9726.73 grams453.592 grams≈16.97
So, there are about 17 Morgan Silver Dollars in a pound
. Note: Some sources may estimate around 12-13 coins per pound, but the precise calculation based on weight is closer to 17 coins per pound
. The discrepancy can arise from rounding or considering wear and alloy content, but the weight-based calculation is standard. In summary:
- Approximately 17 Morgan Silver Dollars weigh one pound.
