Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 08/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $36
Moderately worn - $38
Slightly worn - $38
Almost no wear - $40
Uncirculated - $50 to $35,750 depending on quality
"CC" mint mark (Carson City):
Very worn - $121
Moderately worn - $192
Slightly worn - $406
Almost no wear - $1,770
Uncirculated - $3,830 to $91,000
"CC" mint mark with doubling:
Very worn - $121
Moderately worn - $186
Slightly worn - $318
Almost no wear - $1,664
Uncirculated - $3,630 to $74,380
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $33
Moderately worn - $35
Slightly worn - $36
Almost no wear - $40
Uncirculated - $70 to $17,550
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
(slanted top arrow feather, convex breast on the reverse)
Very worn - $37
Moderately worn - $39
Slightly worn - $39
Almost no wear - $42
Uncirculated - $40 to $4,340
"S" mint mark:
(parallel top arrow feather, concave breast on the reverse)
Very worn - $33
Moderately worn - $35
Slightly worn - $36
Almost no wear - $50
Uncirculated - $115 to $47,190
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.
An 1879 "Silver Dollar" is a Morgan dollar.
Peace dollars were made from 1921 to 1935. An 1879 silver dollar is called a Morgan dollar after its designer George T. Morgan. There's more information at the Related Question
1879 would make it a "Morgan" dollar.
A certified example of the Philadelphia issue 1879 Morgan in MS-66 has a average retail value of $2,750.00
No collection value but is has a scrap silver value of about 10 bucks.
The 1879 Morgan dollar has a diameter of 38.1mm, thickness is 2.4mm.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1879 Morgan is a high mintage common date, retail values are $17.00-$26.00
The 1879 Morgan dollar is not scarce or rare, assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark, average retail values are $26.00 to $32.00 depending on how much wear the coin has.
The 1879 Morgan dollar is not scarce or rare, assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark, average retail values are $30.00 to $41.00 depending on how much wear the coin has.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1879 Morgan is a high mintage common date coin, retail values are $33.00-$41.00.
Susan B Anthony dollars were not made in 1879. You are probably confusing it with Morgan silver dollars.
The value for an 1879P morgan silver dollar, uncirculated, is about $45 (Red Book) price. If you have any Morgan's that have mintmark, CC, Carson City, the value goes up.
This link shows a 1879 Morgan Dollar: http://www.coinfacts.com/silver_dollars/morgan_dollars/1879_morgan_dollars/1879_morgan_dollar_obv.jpg
The 1879 Morgan dollar is not scarce or rare, assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark, average retail values are $30.00 to $40.00 depending on how much wear the coin has.
The first silver eagle was made in 1986 not 1879. It's called a MORGAN dollar after the designer George T. Morgan and assuming it's circulated and has no mintmarks, retail value is $17.00-$26.00 the date is very common.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1879 Morgan is a high mintage common date coin, retail values are $26.00-$32.00
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A 1879-S Morgan Dollar in MS60 condition is worth: $45.00.
The Morgan Dollar depicts a personification of Liberty and not a living person.
The 1879-S Morgan is very common, retail for circulated coins runs from $17.00-$26.00 Mint State examples are about $35.00
About $30.
I have a 1796 silver coin that says 420 grains .900 fine and says Trade Dollar but there were no Trade Dollars before 1800’s. What is this coin?
It's a Trade Dollar not a Morgan dollar. If you look at the back of the coin, the phrase "Trade Dollar" is under the eagle. As to value, take it to a coin dealer for an assessment it may not be genuine. The entire series is known to have had copy's and fakes made.
The New Orleans Mint coined Morgan dollars from 1879 to 1904, so you need to post new question with a date.
5-26-11>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1879 Morgan is a high mintage common date coin, retail values are $36.00-$44.00