What the value of an 1872 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 a CC.

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

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $240

Moderately worn - $324

Slightly worn - $408

Almost no wear - $887

Uncirculated - $1,910 to $83,130 depending on quality

"CC" mint mark (Carson City):

Very worn condition - $1,260

Moderately worn - $3,060

Slightly worn - $4,060

Almost no wear - $13,456

Uncirculated - $27,190 to $151,880