The 1882-S Morgan dollar is common, circulated examples are $26.00-$32.00.
A typical Mint State coin is $35.00-$50.00
It's called a Morgan Dollar not a lady liberty dollar. The 1882-S is a common date/mint Morgan, circulated coins are valued at $17.00-$26.00
1882 would make it a Morgan dollar, so the mint mark is on the reverse (tails) side, near the bottom, just above the letters "do" in the word "dollar."
A 1882 Morgan silver dollar in good shape can be worth around $30-$50, depending on its condition and mint mark. A heavily worn 1891-CC Morgan silver dollar, produced by the Carson City Mint, is typically valued for its silver content around $20-$30, but can increase in value if in better condition.
This coin is normally called a Morgan dollar after its designer, G. T. Morgan. As of 07/2008: If it has a CC mint mark on the back it's worth $75-$100. Any other mint mark is worth $16 to $20 depending on condition.
7-16-11>>> With the date of 1882 the coin is a Morgan dollar(1878-1904 & 1921) and if the coin has one, the mint mark on all Morgan dollars is on the back above the letters DO in the word dollar. It can only be a "O", "S" or "CC" mintmark. If the coin has no mintmark it was struck in Philadelphia.
It is necessary to know the amount of wear and mint mark (if it has one) to be able to make an estimate of value. I would suggest you take your coin to a reliable dealer and have it appraised.
If it has one, it's on the reverse, under the eagle and above DO in the word dollar. If no minmtark the coin was struck in Philadelphia.
The mint mark on all Morgan dollars is on the back above the letters DO in the word dollar.None = PhiladelphiaO = New OrleansS = San FranciscoD = Denver (1921 only)CC = Carson City
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$15-17 retail for a coin in average condition.
$15 to $20 depending on condition and variety.
As of 09/2009 the melt value of a Morgan dollar is about $8 to $10. However its collector value can be much higher depending on its condition and mint mark.