Any damage would eliminate most of its value as a collectible. However the current (03/2009) price of gold is high enough that it would be worth around $1200 retail for its metal alone. Of course a gold buyer will pay wholesale, which would be less.
Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1888 Morgan dollar is a common, value is $32.00-$38.00 depending on grade.
There were no 1888-CC Morgam silver dollars minted.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks, current retail value is $33.00-$44.00 depending on how much wear the coin shows. The 1888 Morgan dollar is very common.
Lowest value would be $15.00 just for the silver.
July 26, 2009 An 1888-S Morgan silver dollar in a good circulated condition [much wear] has a value of about $145. If it is good enough to be almost uncirculated [almost no wear] it has a value of about $300.
A certified example has a average market value of $240.00.
about $25 depending on condition and mint mark
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks, retail value is $30.00-$44.00 depending on how much wear the coin shows. The 1888 Morgan is very common.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks, retail value is $17.00-$26.00 depending on how much wear the coin shows. The 1888 Morgan is very common.
Circulated, about $15 apiece.Uncirculated, about $25 apiece.
It has a value from $65-$11,000 depending on the exact grade of the coin.
Please look at the coin again. The Carson-City Mint did not issue any Morgan dollars for 1888.