The woman is Miss Liberty! The coins are often called "Morgan" dollars after the man who designed them.
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The mintmark (if it has one) is on the reverse under the eagle.
Circulated coins have retail values of $312.00-$414.00. The 1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle is a common coin.
Your coin is called a Morgan dollar. "American Eagle" coins are modern bullion pieces made since 1986 for collectors and investors; Morgan, Peace, and other standard-issue silver dollars were made for use in ordinary commerce. They were discontinued in 1935. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1880 US silver dollar?" for more information.
$27 to $70,000 depending upon the mint mark, the variety and the condition of the coin.
See the related link below for a picture of the 1880 silver dollar.
Yes.
$500-$25,000 depending on condition.
The mintmark (if it has one) is on the reverse under the eagle.
was found in the mountains near Eagle in the 1880
Circulated coins have retail values of $312.00-$414.00. The 1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle is a common coin.
Your coin is called a Morgan dollar. "American Eagle" coins are modern bullion pieces made since 1986 for collectors and investors; Morgan, Peace, and other standard-issue silver dollars were made for use in ordinary commerce. They were discontinued in 1935. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1880 US silver dollar?" for more information.
A typical (MS-63) Mint State 1880-O Morgan has a average retail value of $375.00 if certified by a known grading service.
$27 to $70,000 depending upon the mint mark, the variety and the condition of the coin.
The mint mark on a $5 gold coin from that era is on the reverse (tails) side, just below the eagle.
See the related link below for a picture of the 1880 silver dollar.
I would pay a dollar for a dollar, after all, it is only a dollar.
1880 is a common date Morgan dollar, circulated examples are $17.00-$26.00 depending on grade.