1892, CC mint mark, very fine condition-$65.00, uncirculated-$775.00
1892, O mint mark, very fine condition-$15.00, uncirculated-$225.00
1892, S mint mark, very fine condition-$40.00, uncirculated-$45,000.00
The Morgan Silver Dollar was minted at 4 different locations in 1890: Philadelphia, Carson City, New Orleans and San Francisco. There is also a special variety that came out of Carson City. Here are the values according to USA Coin Book:
Philadelphia (no mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $20 up to about $40 in MS60 mint condition. In MS65 brilliant uncirculated condition, it is worth about $1,750. Philadelphia also minted proof coins which are worth about $2,800 in PR63 choice proof grade.
Carson City (small "CC" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $95 up to about $380 in MS60 mint condition. In MS65 brilliant uncirculated condition, it is worth about $6,000.
Tail Bar Variety: A rarer variety came out of Carson City where there was a small "bar" extending vertically or at an angle from the eagle's tail feathers on the reverse of the coin. In good condition alone, these are worth about $210 while in MS60 grade it is worth $1,600 and in MS65 grade, it is worth over $20,500.
New Orleans (small "O" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $20 up to about $80 in MS60 mint condition. In MS65 brilliant uncirculated condition, it is worth about $1,600.
San Francisco (small "S" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $20 up to about $70 in MS60 mint condition. In MS65 brilliant uncirculated condition, it is worth about $1,000.
1890 is not a rare date for Morgans UNLESS it has a CC mint mark. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small letter above the DO in DOLLAR. It may be blank or there may be a CC, O or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 05/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $17
Moderately worn - $20
Slightly worn - $21
Almost no wear - $24
Uncirculated - $34 to $18,130 depending on quality
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $17
Moderately worn - $19
Slightly worn - $21
Almost no wear - $26
Uncirculated - $56 to $9,590
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $17
Moderately worn - $20
Slightly worn - $21
Almost no wear - $29
Uncirculated - $55 to $8,910
"CC" mint mark (Carson City):
Very worn - $71
Moderately worn - $92
Slightly worn - $106
Almost no wear - $218
Uncirculated - $390 to $40,300
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2012:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $36
Moderately worn - $39
Slightly worn - $43
Almost no wear - $75
Uncirculated - $150 to $29,380 depending on quality
"CC" mint mark (Carson City):
Very worn - $115
Moderately worn - $204
Slightly worn - $264
Almost no wear - $740
Uncirculated - $1,410 to $75,000
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $32
Moderately worn - $41
Slightly worn - $43
Almost no wear - $75
Uncirculated - $156 to $52,980
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $36
Moderately worn - $48
Slightly worn - $114
Almost no wear - $3,752
Uncirculated - $36,250 to $406,250
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
FAQ's about Morgan dollarsE Pluribus UnumThe motto E Pluribus Unum (Latin for "Out of Many, One") is on ALL $1 coins minted since 1878 so that's not specific enough to ID any one coin.
Silver Eagles
Silver eagles are bullion coins minted since 1986 for sale to collectors but not for spending. Morgan dollars were made for use in ordinary circulation just like dimes and quarters.
The 1893-S Morgan dollar is considered the key date of the series. Most all of the known examples are found in the grade of VF-20 to VF-35 with average retail values of $5,500.00 to $9,000.00. Lower and higher circulated grade coins do exist. And less than 100 Mint State coins have been certified.
$500.00 if in AU condition. More if better. Less if worse. Good Semi-Key coin though.
The current retail values for circulated coins are $17.00-$32.00
7-31-11>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1890 Morgan dollar is very common. Values are $38.00-$44.00 depending on the grade.
From $95 to $32,000 depending upon the condition of the coin.
AU means almost uncirculated which is a grade for the coin, depending on the grade on the coin and the year of it, the value of the coin can be from $25 for the most common and lowest grade dollars all the way to $575,000 for the second highest grade, most rare silver dollar(1893S)(no proof 70 silver dollar has ever been found)
Morgan dollars are silver, not gold.
Morgan silver dollars were not minted until 1878.
The only value is if there is silver in it, if not no collection value at all.
The Morgan Silver Dollar can range from $25 to $70, and the Peace Silver Dollar from $50 to $300.
The value of 1889 Morgan silver dollar replica ranges from $23.01 to $26.76
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The value for an 1879P morgan silver dollar, uncirculated, is about $45 (Red Book) price. If you have any Morgan's that have mintmark, CC, Carson City, the value goes up.
A circulated 1878 Morgan silver dollar can be worth 32 to 156 dollars.
There were no Morgan silver dollars minted in 1804. The first year of mintage for them was 1878.
Morgan dollars were made from 1878 to 1904 and in 1921.
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