The mint mark (if any) will be found on the reverse of the coin under the wreath above the "D" and "O" in DOLLAR. Possible mint marks are
The 1881-O Morgan Dollar is common, average retail value is $25.00-$35.00 for a example in circulated condition
If it has one, it's on the reverse just above the letters DO in dollar. All mintmarks for Morgan dollars are in the same location.
The mint mark position on all Morgan dollars is above the DO in DOLLAR on the reverse. In 1881 these coins were struck at 4 mints: Philadelphia - no mint mark San Francisco - "S" New Orleans - "O" Carson City - "CC"
The mint mark on any Morgan dollar is on the reverse above the letters DO in dollar.
The Denver Mint didn't begin production until 1906, and the Dahlonega Mint closed in 1861. On an 1881 silver dollar, it's probably an O for New Orleans, not a D.
If there is one it's on the back above the letters DO in the word dollar.
The 1881 MORGAN dollar is not scarce or rare, it's common and assuming it's circulated, average retail values are $26.00 to $31.00 depending on how much wear the coin has.
If it has one, it's on the reverse above DO in the word dollar.
If the coin has one, it's on the reverse above the letters DO in DOLLAR.
If it doesn't have a mint mark, that means it was made in Philadelphia.
above the DO in the dollar
The mint mark position on all Morgan dollars is above the DO in DOLLAR. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco O = New Orleans CC = Carson City D = Denver (1921 only)