What is silver "melt value" in junk silver? What Does “Melt Value” Really Mean? — Mike Maharrey Explains Junk Silver 📍📍 “This is a 1962 quarter. This is a 1981 quarter.” If you’re just watching the video, you probably can’t tell the difference. Both look like regular quarters. But one of them — the 1981 — is only worth twenty-five cents. The 1962 quarter, on the other hand, is worth almost $9 at today’s silver prices. So how can that be? 💰 The Real Difference Between Old and New Coins Quarter