View prices, auction data, census info and more all for free. Is your 1886 morgan silver dollar value at a premium because of uncirculated condition. So, as a starting point, if youre noticing a wide variety of morgans in this date range with the new orleans mint o mint mark. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Philadelphia no mintmark, new orleans o mintmark, carson city cc mintmark, and san francisco s mintmark. Its not just the carson city mint mark raising the value. Values of liberty head morgan silver dollars minted from 1878 to 1921. That final, limited striking of the morgan silver dollar in 1921 marked the only time the d mint mark appeared on the coins as the denver mint opened in 1906, two years after the original production cycle 18781904. The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays market. New orleans mint morgan silver dollar coins from the 1890s are semikey date pieces, meaning they are relatively hard to come by in the greater series of morgan silver dollars.
Looking for the mint mark for the morgan silver dollar. Morgan silver dollar checklist littleton coin company. It also holds the place of 22 out of 26 from morgan dollars made at the new orleans mint. The main mint in philadelphia did not place a mintmark on 1889 silver dollars. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location, statistics. The first dollar coin with a p mint mark was the 1979 susan b. Fourth installment in the morgan silver dollar series. Unlike silver dollars produced in the years prior to the morgans release, the morgan silver dollar. Compare these prices to the 1889 o and s morgan dollar in similar condition. If none can be found it is philadelphia mint, but many have the mint marks d denver mint 1921 only, s san fransisco mint, o new orleans mint.
Serious coin collectors have always been on the hunt for hidden treasures, searching for valuable minting errors in hopes of scoring big. This issue remains relatively available in lower mint state grades, although many will display weak strikes with a lack of detail on the hair above the ear. This coin checklist is meant to help you start a morgan silver dollars collection. The 1879 schoolgirl silver dollar is another of george morgans designs. New orleans mint mark o, san francisco s, carson city cc and denver d. The 1889o morgan dollar buy on ebay was struck at the new orleans mint with a mintage of 11,875,000 pieces. Another commonly used incorrect mint mark by forgers is the carson city cc mark. It shows lady liberty wearing a phrygian cap with the. It is on the reverse or back side under the wreath. Why should you add this 1889o morgan silver dollar to your collection. The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays. Featuring the exclusive o mint mark, each of these 90% pure silver.
Unfollow 1889 silver dollar value to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Minting of morgans continued for 26 issues before ending. Where is the mint mark on a 1889 silver dollar answers. Aboveaverage mint luster with no wear and light bag marks. The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more.
With a mintage of 700,000, the 1889 s morgan dollar buy on ebay is one of the lower mintage issues of the series. However depending on condition it may be worth much more to a coin collector. It always carries a premium value because of very low production, making it the rarest 1889 morgan dollar. Further to that the silver content probably makes it even more valuable. Jul 15, 2014 compare these prices to the 1889 o and s morgan dollar in similar condition. This 1889 new orleans mint morgan dollar is ranked number 78 with a mintage of 11,875,000. This morgan silver dollar is needed by anyone hoping to build a complete date and mint mark. It depicts lady liberty, considered by many to be the most beautiful design to ever appear on a coin. The coin may also have small letters located above the d and the o, indicating the location of the mint. Condition is one of the key elements in an accurate determination coin values.
Sep 16, 2009 the p mint mark for the philadelphia mint was not used on early coinage and still is not on the cent. The mint mark, which signifies where the coin was minted, also plays a large role in the value of the 1878 morgan silver dollar. The other possibilities are no mint mark philadelphia mint, o new orleans mint and s san francisco mint. Gives a brief tutorial on a morgan silver dollar i own. It was finally reopened in 1879, when it began striking morgan silver dollars with the o mint mark. What distinguishes this coin from others of its kind, however, is the smaller o mint mark. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. New orleans was a hotbed of trading activity in the 19th century, but before the creation of the new orleans mint, most of the silver and gold coins that traded in the area were foreign coins that came from the many vessels docking at the port of new orleans for trade. The mint mark is located just below the base of the wreath, right above the d and o in one dollar. Condition of the coin makes a lot of difference, also.
These include an s san francisco, o new orleans and cc carson city mint. It always carries a premium value because of very low production, making it the rarest 1890 morgan dollar. Where is the mint mark on an 1889 silver dollar answers. This 1889 philadelphia mint morgan dollar is ranked number 95 with a. It shows lady liberty wearing a phrygian cap with the word. As you can see in the picture at right, the morgan dollar s mintmark is located just above and between the letters d and o in dollar, on the reverse of the coin. Add this 1880 o morgan silver dollar to your cart today. Unfollow 1889 silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Some of this amount circulated around the time of issue, while some remained within treasury vaults for later release. No mint mark indicates the coin was minted at the us. The mint mark is located below the wreath on the reverse side of the morgan silver dollar. This 90% silver coin depicts lady liberty, considered by many to be the most beautiful design to ever appear on a coin. The 1881 s morgan silver dollar was minted at the san francisco mint in california. Cc for carson city mint is by far the best mint mark and 1889 cc silver dollars are quite rare.
Original silver mint luster still covers all design details. The 1882 double mint mark morgan silver dollar coin. How a mint mark can affect the value of your silver dollars. No mint mark is present above the letters o and l in the word dollar. Our price guide shows the value of a 1889o morgan dollar. Jan 26, 2008 the mint mark is located on the back at the six o clock position underneath the eagle. For coins that are more than 100 years old like the 1885 morgan silver dollar, the condition the coin is in is something that is always called into question. The most valuable 1889 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the carson city mint.
This issue remains relatively available in lower mint. So there is no p mint mark on morgan or peace dollars, no mint mark meant it was struck at the philly mint. Free silver dollar price guide and check list values of liberty. Most morgan dollar coin collections are created by collecting one dollar of each date and mint mark combination 1886s, 1901 o.
Protect and display your morgan silver dollar in style by adding a clear plastic capsule to your order. The coins were struck at philadelphia, new orleans, carson city, denver and san francisco mints. While the 1886 morgan silver dollar comes from one of the highest mintages, with nearly 20 million without a mint mark struck at the philadelphia mint, pieces that have received grades of ms67 or higher are increasingly difficult to find. As the largest silver currency coin ever to circulate in the united states, morgan silver dollars were the cash money that americans carried in their pockets. The idea is that there are many places to buy and sell coins, though very few ensure that the transaction is conducted in a safe and secure manner while keeping both parties confidential. This coin happens to be a common date silver coin and its value is limited to the silver content. Holding your coin by the edges, and by tilting and slowing rotating, unbroken bands of luster radiate from edge to edge. Mint marks a deciding factor in the value of many coins is the place of mintage. Your 1889 morgan silver dollar value rises quickly once determined its a rare mint marked issue and especially when accurately graded.
This piece of history will instantly add value to your investment portfolio or personal collection. This 90% silver coin is more than just a large, precious coin. Produced and sold for collectors, there are a variety of silver dollars available with proof and uncirculated finishes. Morgan silver dollars are one of the most popular coin collections in the world. Find gold silver prices on great silver bullion products. This morgan silver dollar was struck at the new orleans mint in 1889 from 26. Explanations of coin grades based on official standards of the american numismatic association. Trusted expert on morgan silver dollars brilliant uncirculated condition. Morgan creation has become americas most collected, famous, and abundant silver dollar. This encapsulated coin comes in an attractive box suitable for gifting and presentation. On these coins, the mint mark appears to be a larger cc over a smaller cc.
Whats the best way to find out about my 1897 morgan dollar. Looking to see how much your morgan silver dollar is worth. The p mint mark for the philadelphia mint was not used on early coinage and still is not on the cent. This morgan silver dollar was struck at the big easy. Buy morgan silver dollar uncirculated 1886 online 247 with golden eagle coins. The condition of the coin, the face value, its rarity, and popularity all influence its value. Carson city silver dollars are identified by a cc mint mark, denver silver dollars by a d, san francisco silver dollars by an s, new orleans silver dollars by an o, and philadelphia silver dollars by the omission of a mint mark. Mintproducts circulated morgan silver dollars 1889o. The new orleans mint used an o and the san francisco mint an s.
This also allows searches by issue date, mint marks, or a combination of these two. Morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921 for sale. It shows lady liberty wearing a phrygian cap with the word liberty spelled out on her hair band. Minted at the philadelphia mint, the 1889 morgan dollar had approximately 21,726,000 examples minted. Many factors affect the value of the 1879 silver dollar today. Morgan silver dollar values and prices the spruce crafts. The morgan dollar was a part of everyday currency in america for almost 80 years.
There will be a small mint mark on coins made at the denver d, new orleans o, san francisco s, and carson city cc mints. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Its not just the carson city mint mark raising the value either. This collectible 1889 p morgan silver dollar makes a great addition to any collection. The 1882 double mint mark morgan silver dollar coin is one of those amazing rarities, bearing mint marks from both the nowclosed new orleans mint o and the san francisco mint s. The main mint in philadelphia did not use a mintmark. Morgan silver dollar uncirculated 1886 golden eagle coins. Silver pcgs certified morgan dollars 18781921 pcgs ms 64 morgan dollars 18781921. Why are nonmint 1889 cc morgan dollars worth so much. Shop the bradford exchange for the 1900 double mint mark morgan silver dollar coin.
Some dates and mint marks carry a very high numismatic collector premium over spot. When received, the employees at the new orleans mint were to remove the s mint mark and replace it with the o. What is the difference between an 1889 morgan silver dollar. The forgotten o mint morgan silver dollars a complete collection of morgan silver dollars struck at the u.
The coins made in philadelphia have no mint mark until recently, when a p was added. Why add this 1886 morgan silver dollar ngc ms67 to your collection. Value of 1889o morgan dollar rare silver dollar buyers. An uncirculated coin is without any wear to its surfaces. But you were mistaken, that has an o mint mark, above the do in dollar on the reverse is the mint mark.
Big hefty silver dollars, struck at five different mints. Where is the mint mark on a 1889 silver dollar coin. Coins with no mint mark were struck in philadelphia, 1897 o, struck at the new orleans mint and 1897s, struck at the san francisco mint. Mintproducts uncirculated morgan silver dollars 1899o. Get a free appraisal for rare morgan silver dollars. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location. The presence of this clash mark defines the vam5b 1889 morgan dollar and provides a clear dividing line between the vam5a and 5b stages. The forgotten o mint morgan silver dollars the danbury. I have a 1889 morgan silver dollar with no mint mark. The reason for this is due to the fact that, during their time in circulation, these coins were subjected to innumerable sources of wear and tear. The most valuable 1890 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the carson city mint. The mint mark on a morgan silver dollar can be found on the eagle back side of the coin, just above the word dollar written around the bottom edge.
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