What is the value of an 1850 US silver dollar?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be an O.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $420

Moderately worn - $730

Slightly worn - $1,230

Almost no wear - $2,910

Uncirculated - $5,810 to $90,630 depending on quality

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn condition - $270

Moderately worn - $420

Slightly worn - $900

Almost no wear - $3,936

Uncirculated - $13,750 to $115,630