The coin is a Morgan Dollar and value depends on condition and if it has any mintmarks, look on the back under the eagles tail for small letters, an O,S or CC if no mintmarks are seen the coin was struck in Philadelphia. The mintmarks are very important to value. Look at the coin again and post new question
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There's no such coin. An 1889 US silver dollar was minted for spending, not for investment, and was very different from modern "silver eagle" coins that do contain 1 oz. of silver. Morgan dollars contained one dollar's worth of silver, about 0.77 troy ounces at the time. The coins' inscriptions indicate their value (ONE DOLLAR on the back) and not their silver weight. There's more information at the Related Question.
The coin is a Morgan dollar and assuming no little letters on the back of the coin under the eagle (S-O-CC) the value is $17.00-$26.00
The most common Mint State grade for an 1889 Morgan dollar is MS-63 and retail value is $53.00
Both gold & silver one dollar coins were struck in 1889. Post new question as to type.
The value of 1889 Morgan silver dollar replica ranges from $23.01 to $26.76
79dollars
There's no such coin. An 1889 US silver dollar was minted for spending, not for investment, and was very different from modern "silver eagle" coins that do contain 1 oz. of silver. Morgan dollars contained one dollar's worth of silver, about 0.77 troy ounces at the time. The coins' inscriptions indicate their value (ONE DOLLAR on the back) and not their silver weight. There's more information at the Related Question.
4-20-11>> The intrinsic value is $34.98.
About 5-10 dollars
The coin is a Morgan dollar and assuming no little letters on the back of the coin under the eagle (S-O-CC) the value is $17.00-$26.00
The most common Mint State grade for an 1889 Morgan dollar is MS-63 and retail value is $53.00
Both gold & silver one dollar coins were struck in 1889. Post new question as to type.
No such thing.
The value of a 1889 US silver dollar can vary depending on its condition, rarity, and any unique features it may have. As of current market values, a circulated 1889 silver dollar is worth around $23-$30. However, if the coin is in uncirculated or highly graded condition, its value can be significantly higher.
It's actually a real silver dollar called a Morgan dollar after its designer George Morgan. They were used in ordinary commerce; some circulated up until the early 1960s. "Eagle" coins were first issued in 1986 and are 1-oz bullion coins sold as investments and not for spending. Please see the Related Question for values.
The 1889 Morgan dollar is very common, depending on the grade retail values are $17.00-$26.00 Uncirculated coins sell for about $35.00