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Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1880 Morgan dollar is a common coin. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $18.00-$21.00, better grade are $22.00-$23.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $24.00-$29.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer

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No Morgan dollars were struck in gold, it's been plated.

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Simple, no Morgan dollars (1878-1904 & 1921) were ever struck in gold.

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