The 1878 morgan silver dollar was produced in three mints. Western gold discoveries in the middle 19th century, in california, colorado, and elsewhere, along with later silver discoveries, changed the national and world economic picture. In 1879 the mint struck 1879o morgan silver dollars and also a limited number of double eagles. Many factors affect the value of the 1879 silver dollar today. The ngc coin price guide is a complete catalog of coin values for us and world coins from 1600 to date, compiled from a variety of numismatic sources. This story, unknown to collectors till now, is remarkable and is worth the price of the book. Everyone remembers 1878 but cant seem to find the 2nd year. Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver dollar was in circulation longer than any other. The most valuable 1879 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the carson city mint. Although you do not find them in circulation very often, they are quite common and. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin below the wreath. The us minted the 1880 silver dollar with no mint mark and also the 1880 cc silver dollar, 1880 o silver dollar, and 1880 s silver dollar.
This is usually the value used by coin dealers when selling these coins at melt value. A full background of the making of this coin is given, with datebydate analyses. The long morgan dollar series, so popular with collectors, is covered in great detail. Western gold discoveries in the middle 19th century, in california, colorado, and elsewhere, along with later silver discoveries, changed the national and world economic. Heralded as boasting the best of all the silver dollar designs, the. In 1879 the mint struck 1879 o morgan silver dollars and also a limited number of double eagles. The price a reasonable buyer is willing to pay to a reasonable seller. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. The value for 1879 seated silver dollar, key date prices and images. The devotion of a separate chapter to the second reverse variety in the 1992 book by john highfill, the comprehensive u. High grade 1879 o morgan silver dollar liberty exact coin.
Minted from 18781904, and once again in 1921, the morgan silver dollar is one of americas most popular collectible coins. We also have a morgan dollar grading forum to help you establish a grade for your morgan dollar. Anthony one dollar coins from 1979 through 1981 and then again in 1999. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. Your old coin is heavy with over 34 ounce pure silver, forming a high base price. Be sure to visit our morgan dollar forum if you need. The 1879 morgan silver dollar was produced in four mints. Our price guide shows the value of a 1879cc morgan dollar. Heralded as the best and most beautiful of all the silver dollar designs, the morgan silver dollar was immediately embraced by u. Value of 1879cc silver morgan dollar sell rare coins.
Carson city, new orleans, philadelphia, and san francisco. I sold some kennedy halves for a lot more than i think they were worth, your coin is easily more valuable if its in decent condition. May 04, 2020 morgan silver dollar values are swinging upwards. Be sure to check back here occasionally to see the latest 1921 silver dollar value because we update the values for these coins from time to time. To fully understand the history of these 90% silver beauties, we first have to go back to the era of our. Get the best deals on 1879 silver morgan us dollars when you shop. Rare or key date morgan silver dollars have a higher likelihood of being fake because their collector value can be many times what it costs to produce an authentic looking coin that may.
Silver dollar encyclopedia, may focus additional attention on it. Morgan silver dollar values and prices the spruce crafts. Heralded as boasting the best of all the silver dollar designs, the morgan was an immediate hit with us citizens when it was released back in 1878. A decade later, in the united states, the civil war broke out and hoarding of precious metals rapidly increased. The 1880 silver dollar series has several different variations, and each variation is valued differently. The morgan silver dollar is one of the most popular and most beautiful of all classic united states coins. Morgan silver dollars 18781921 littleton coin company. Top 10 1879 silver dollar and 1879 silver dollar websites. What is the value of an 1879 morgan silver dollar answers. He gave me some advice that i cant quite remember, but i know it had to do with knowing your own worth.
Nearly all of the 100 or so major dates and mintmarks are available in mint state. James bucki has over 40 years of coin collecting experience, receiving specialized training in coin grading, minting errors, and collecting techniques. Liberty twenty dollar gold coin double eagle what you need to know about bicentennial quarters. After 1879 the new orleans mint intermittently struck various denominations until it closed in 1909. May 03, 2020 stuff like gold, copper and silver will always have good value. Our price guide shows the value of a 1879 morgan dollar.
Nearly all of the 100 or so major dates and mintmarks. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare. It is believed that as of june 30, 19, most of the original mintage of 1879 s was stored at the san francisco mint, to be paid out over a. Our 45day money back guarantee makes ordering risk free.
It always carries a premium value because of very low production, making it the rarest 1879 morgan dollar. It was struck with silver from the comstock lode in nevada the most famous and most successful silver strike in american history, and it was respected everywhere because of its large size and large amount. Morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921 ebay. Indepth overview of the 1879 morgan silver dollar, including its key features, value and how to appropriately judge the coins condition. The most valuable 1879 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the. In 1878, with the release of the morgan silver dollar, that all changed as this new coin boasted an extravagant design to complement its overall utility. Of course that does not mean that all uncirculated morgan dollars are cheap. To be confident in your value and to not let anyone else take that away from you. This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1879 morgan dollar. For sale 1928 auctions 6 wishlist 26 collection 25. It always carries a premium value because of very low production, making it the rarest 1878 morgan dollar.
Stuff like gold, copper and silver will always have good value. The most valuable 1878 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the carson city mint. Now add in the popularity of collecting silver dollars and collector demand, with the result, many are. Buy products related to morgan silver dollar products and see what customers. Value of 1879o silver morgan dollar sell rare coins. The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays market. The condition of the coin, the face value, its rarity, and popularity all influence its value. Get a free appraisal for rare morgan silver dollars.
Morgan silver dollars are by far the most actively collected series of united states coins. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the. Value of 1879 silver morgan dollar sell rare coins. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays. Minted from 18781904, and once again in 1921, the morgan silver dollar is one of. Value of morgan silver dollar coins sell rare coins. As with all silver coins of this era, the 1879 morgan silver dollar is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper to comply with the coinage act of 1873 which standardized metal content for coins among other things.
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