What is the value of an 1893s Morgan Silver Dollar?

Answer 1

1892 Morgan silver dollar1892, no mint mark, very fine condition-$15.00, uncirculated-$275.00, proof-$1,600.00

1892, CC mint mark, very fine condition-$65.00, uncirculated-$775.00

1892, O mint mark, very fine condition-$15.00, uncirculated-$225.00

1892, S mint mark, very fine condition-$40.00, uncirculated-$45,000.00

Answer 2

The Morgan Silver Dollar was minted at 4 different locations in 1890: Philadelphia, Carson City, New Orleans and San Francisco. There is also a special variety that came out of Carson City. Here are the values according to USA Coin Book:

Philadelphia (no mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $20 up to about $40 in MS60 mint condition. In MS65 brilliant uncirculated condition, it is worth about $1,750. Philadelphia also minted proof coins which are worth about $2,800 in PR63 choice proof grade.

Carson City (small "CC" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $95 up to about $380 in MS60 mint condition. In MS65 brilliant uncirculated condition, it is worth about $6,000.

Tail Bar Variety: A rarer variety came out of Carson City where there was a small "bar" extending vertically or at an angle from the eagle's tail feathers on the reverse of the coin. In good condition alone, these are worth about $210 while in MS60 grade it is worth $1,600 and in MS65 grade, it is worth over $20,500.

New Orleans (small "O" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $20 up to about $80 in MS60 mint condition. In MS65 brilliant uncirculated condition, it is worth about $1,600.

San Francisco (small "S" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $20 up to about $70 in MS60 mint condition. In MS65 brilliant uncirculated condition, it is worth about $1,000.

Answer 3

1890 is not a rare date for Morgans UNLESS it has a CC mint mark. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small letter above the DO in DOLLAR. It may be blank or there may be a CC, O or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 05/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $17

Moderately worn - $20

Slightly worn - $21

Almost no wear - $24

Uncirculated - $34 to $18,130 depending on quality

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn - $17

Moderately worn - $19

Slightly worn - $21

Almost no wear - $26

Uncirculated - $56 to $9,590

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $17

Moderately worn - $20

Slightly worn - $21

Almost no wear - $29

Uncirculated - $55 to $8,910

"CC" mint mark (Carson City):

Very worn - $71

Moderately worn - $92

Slightly worn - $106

Almost no wear - $218

Uncirculated - $390 to $40,300

Answer 4

1892 Morgan silver dollarLook on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter above the DO in DOLLAR. It may be blank or there may be a CC, O or S. (The M on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2012:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $36

Moderately worn - $39

Slightly worn - $43

Almost no wear - $75

Uncirculated - $150 to $29,380 depending on quality

"CC" mint mark (Carson City):

Very worn - $115

Moderately worn - $204

Slightly worn - $264

Almost no wear - $740

Uncirculated - $1,410 to $75,000

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn - $32

Moderately worn - $41

Slightly worn - $43

Almost no wear - $75

Uncirculated - $156 to $52,980

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $36

Moderately worn - $48

Slightly worn - $114

Almost no wear - $3,752

Uncirculated - $36,250 to $406,250

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 Unum

The 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.

Answer 5

The 1893-S Morgan dollar is considered the key date of the series. Most all of the known examples are found in the grade of VF-20 to VF-35 with average retail values of $5,500.00 to $9,000.00. Lower and higher circulated grade coins do exist. And less than 100 Mint State coins have been certified.

Answer 6

$500.00 if in AU condition. More if better. Less if worse. Good Semi-Key coin though.

Answer 7

The current retail values for circulated coins are $17.00-$32.00

Answer 8

7-31-11>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1890 Morgan dollar is very common. Values are $38.00-$44.00 depending on the grade.

Answer 9

From $95 to $32,000 depending upon the condition of the coin.