What is the value of an 1882 us silver dollar?

Answer 1

Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1882 Morgan Dollar (1878-1904 & 1921) is a common coin. Most coins have seen heavy use and show a lot of wear. Retail values, as of 8-25-11, are $37.00-$41.00 depending on what grade the coin is. Values are only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer

Update:

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 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 02/2016:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $28

Moderately worn - $28

Slightly worn - $29

Almost no wear - $34

Uncirculated - $53 to $19,060 depending on quality

"CC" mint mark (Carson City):

Very worn - $81

Moderately worn - $97

Slightly worn - $108

Almost no wear - $125

Uncirculated - $216 to $45,000

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn - $28

Moderately worn - $28

Slightly worn - $29

Almost no wear - $34

Uncirculated - $53 to $58,130

"O" mint mark over "S"

Very worn - $28

Moderately worn - $39

Slightly worn - $45

Almost no wear - $85

Uncirculated - $240 to $37,500

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $28

Moderately worn - $28

Slightly worn - $29

Almost no wear - $34

Uncirculated - $53 to $4,810

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 dollars

E 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.