1896 is a common date for Morgan Dollars in lower grades. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter above the DO in DOLLAR. It may be blank or there may be an O or S. (The M on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2012:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $30
Moderately worn - $32
Slightly worn - $33
Almost no wear - $36
Uncirculated - $47 to $5,310 depending on quality
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $36
Moderately worn - $39
Slightly worn - $43
Almost no wear - $184
Uncirculated - $1,290 to $181,250
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $36
Moderately worn - $39
Slightly worn - $62
Almost no wear - $722
Uncirculated - $1,620 to $88,130
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.
Your 1896 Morgan dollar is worth about $10.00 to $30.00 in circulated condition.
The 1896 Morgan dollar is common, circulated coins have retail values of $23.00 to $36.00
If the coin is a U.S. silver dollar dated 1896, it's a Morgan dollar and miss Liberty looks to the left, not the right. But a 1896 Barber half dollar faces the right. Look at the coin again and post new question.
If it has one, it's on the reverse above DO in the word dollar.
The retail value is between $17.00 to $26.00 for circulated coins depending on the actual grade of the coin, it's a very common date Morgan dollar.
Your 1896 Morgan dollar is worth about $10.00 to $30.00 in circulated condition.
The 1896 Morgan dollar is common, circulated coins have retail values of $23.00 to $36.00
Depending on the grade of the coin it can vary from $8.00 to $19,500.00
If the coin is a U.S. silver dollar dated 1896, it's a Morgan dollar and miss Liberty looks to the left, not the right. But a 1896 Barber half dollar faces the right. Look at the coin again and post new question.
Current average market value is about $1,000.00 for a certified example.
1896 is a common date for Morgan dollars, a typical Mint State coin is $48.00-$55.00
Assuming the coin has no mintmarks and is circulated. Values are $33.00-$39.00 for this coin. It's a very common date Morgan dollar.
If it has one, it's on the reverse above DO in the word dollar.
The retail value is between $17.00 to $26.00 for circulated coins depending on the actual grade of the coin, it's a very common date Morgan dollar.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark ,your 1896 MORGAN DOLLAR is common. Value is $17.00-$26.00 NOTE: No US coin is a Lady Liberty coin.
1896 silver dollar is worth how much?
The 1896 Morgan dollar is common, circulated coins have retail values of $23.00 to $36.00