What is the value of a 1903 us silver dollar?

Answer 1

These coins are normally called Morgan dollars after their designer, George T. Morgan. Look 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 an 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 04/2011:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $33

Moderately worn - $40

Slightly worn - $43

Almost no wear - $51

Uncirculated - $66 to $10,000 depending on quality

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn - $253

Moderately worn - $305

Slightly worn - $322

Almost no wear - $367

Uncirculated - $400 to $4,380

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $52

Moderately worn - $100

Slightly worn - $161

Almost no wear - $1,705

Uncirculated - $3,780 to $44,380

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.

E Pluribus UnumNearly all U.S. coins carry the motto E Pluribus Unum so this is not a special feature of silver dollars.