It means that somebody defaced the coin, and will reduce the coin's collector value. Dan
W hat is the value of a 1885 silver dollar
W hat is the value of a 1885 silver dollar
No it's not pure silver, only 90% silver and 10% copper.
The 1885-O Morgan dollar is common, in general values are $32.00-$38.00 depending on grade.
Money can have various values based on condition and certain stamping. An 1885 Morgan Liberty Head silver dollar can be worth between $20 and $400.
Uh, the "girl" is Miss Liberty - as in "Statue of..." !!
An 1885 Morgan silver dollar is still legal tender at face value of one dollar, though it's currently worth nearly $20 for the silver content. If by chance the coin is golden in color and a little bigger than a quarter, and either says Chester A. Arthur 1881-1885 or Grover Cleveland 1885-1889, then it's a modern presidential dollar, worth one dollar.
Continued: I heard that if there is a M on the front of the coin it is a morgan which there is no M then i heard it would be considered a peace silver dollar but when i looked at the picture of a piece silver dollar the pictures were different.
Circulated, about $15 apiece.Uncirculated, about $25 apiece.
The coin is a Morgan dollar and the date 1885 is very common with retail values of $17.00-$26.00 in circulated condition, mint state coins are only $30.00-$35.00
Assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark. The 1885 Morgan dollar is a very common Philadelphia Mint issue coin. Value is $30.00 to $39.00 depending on condition.
A certified example would have a average retail value of $2,000.00