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 a CC, 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 04/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $32
Moderately worn - $33
Slightly worn - $34
Almost no wear - $36
Uncirculated - $42 to $16,880 depending on quality
"CC" mint mark (Carson City):
Very worn - $106
Moderately worn - $180
Slightly worn - $204
Almost no wear - $296
Uncirculated - $516 to $20,310
"CC" mint mark (Carson City), 1878 reverse design:
Very worn - $106
Moderately worn - $180
Slightly worn - $216
Almost no wear - $311
Uncirculated - $540 to $5,410
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $32
Moderately worn - $33
Slightly worn - $34
Almost no wear - $37
Uncirculated - $61 to $68,130
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $32
Moderately worn - $33
Slightly worn - $34
Almost no wear - $36
Uncirculated - $42 to $394
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.
If you mean a 1880-S Morgan dollar. Average retail values of circulated coins range from $32.00 to $39.00 depending on how much wear the coin has. Uncirculated are $45.00 to $65.00.
what is the current value of an 1878 silver dollar
Sorry no US silver dollar coins dated 1826
No US silver dollars were made after 1935, look at the back of the coin for 'Half Dollar'.
Value is for the silver about $2.50
20,000
A real silver dollar has a $25.00 value just for the silver.
what is the current value of an 1878 silver dollar
Sorry no US silver dollar coins dated 1826
The US never printed 100 dollar silver certificates with this date.
No US silver dollars were made after 1935, look at the back of the coin for 'Half Dollar'.
current silver troy ounce value
Value is for the silver about $2.50
20,000
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The first US Dollar coin was struck in 1794
There was no silver dollar in the US made in 1957. It might be a half dollar. These are usually worth about $10-15.