Welcome to the first page of tables for morgan silver dollar values. However for numismatic enthusiasts worldwide, or coin collectors as we like to call them, 1878 was a year of great importance because it was then, that george t. Silver morgan dollar date set dansco album a full set of morgan dollars contains 95 coinsof course the proof only 1895 philadelphia mintage 880 coins isnt included in that 95. Morgan and peace dollars are the last true silver u. New miles standish book dishes on the morgan dollar. This morgan silver dollar has been assessed as being in fine condition and is from years of our choice 18781904, 1921, fine. The stately new orleans mint still stands in new orleans historic french quarter, where, through hurricanes and even civil war, it has produced a shining river of silver. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the seated liberty dollar, ceased due to the passage of the coinage act of 1873, which also ended the free coining of silver.
Value of morgan silver dollar coins price guide and sell rare coins. Morgan dollars 18781921 coin census population report ngc. Arguably the most coveted and collected vintage united states silver coin of all time, morgan silver dollars are always in demand. David bowers is invaluable for the morgan dollar collector. Ngcs coin census population report for morgan dollars 1878 1921 summary grades. The morgan silver dollar, also called the morgan dollar, was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and then again in 1921. A guide book of morgan silver dollars littleton coin company. When we go to coin shows, collectors and investors are talking about them. The mintage column is the number of coins struck and released by the u.
Ngc and pmg remain open and fully operational menu. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. During the lapse in coinage of this denomination, the gold dollar became the unit coin, and the trade dollar was used for commercial transactions with the orient. The vam keys coauthored with jeff oxman, and a decade of top 100 insights, have become groundbreaking books and necessary references for advanced silver dollar collecting. Morgan dollars, 18781891 book 1 hardcover november 1, 1978 by whitman coin book and supplies creator. A coins numismatic or collector value may be higher than its melt value. It is written in plain english and even if your not a collector the history for every year of the morgans production is treat by itself. When silver dollar production resumed in 1921, the peace silver dollar design was not ready for the coining presses. The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded coins. Your collection includes the one that started it all, the 1878 morgan dollar, the lastyearofissue 1921 morgan dollar, highly prized 1893 and 1895 issues, and 24 additional morgan silver dollars. The book follows the coins in enough detail that anyone can follow it. Coin world staff for decades the morgan dollar has ranked at the top u. The tables are structured to help collectors sort out those morgan silver dollars which have demonstrated.
The liberty head, better known as the morgan dollar design, replaced the longrunning seated liberty design. To build a quality collection it is best to purchase graded coins from a trusted dealer. Buy morgan and peace silver dollars gainesville coins. For the entire life of the morgan dollar, from 1878 to 1904 and one final time in 1921, it was struck in 90% silver. Morgan silver dollars minted 1878 to 1921 the morgan silver dollar, first issued in 1878, is arguably the most popular of all american coins. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for.
Morgan dollars, 18781891 book 1 whitman coin book and supplies on. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. Absence of wear, bright colorful toned luster and lack of contact marks sets this coin. Morgan silver dollar values are conditional these old dollars are inspected closely and evaluated for wear and overall condition. Crystalclear cases display coin specimens, presented in. They were minted in philadelphia, carson city, denver, and san francisco.
The morgan dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. Coins in coin collections of other members for morgan type dollars items. The condition and the resulting grade have a large impact on morgan silver dollar values. Rising morgan silver dollar values coin values discovery. Uncirculated morgan dollars 18781921 for sale ebay. The most collected silver coin series of all american coins. This silver dollars obverse heads side continues the tradition by displaying the classic liberty profile first used on americas silver dollars from 17941804. Buy morgan silver dollars online 18781904 jm bullion. A guide book of morgan silver dollars whitman publishing. Resumption of coinage of silver dollars was authorized by the blandallison act of february 28,1878. May 06, 2014 new miles standish book follows highly successful debut.
Here i have set up an ebay search for cheap morgan dollars. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The coinage law of 1873 made no provision for the standard silver dollar. There was no real need for a new silver dollar in the late 1870s. Americas love affair with a legendary coin, by michael miles. No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of the united states.
Morgan dollars are one of the most popular of all u. Get timely coin collecting news from industry insiders. A complete history and price guide the official red book leroy c. Ngc certified morgan dollars 18781921 for sale ebay.
A coin without a mint mark means it was also minted in philadelphia which is the case for the morgan dollar. Price movements from 1950 to the present for individual dates in this popular collector series are reported. Apr 22, 2020 a coin s numismatic or collector value may be higher than its melt value. Plenty of cheap morgan dollars from coin community.
Also showing coins for sale in our database for the american innovation type dollars items. We will show you auctions and buy it now listings that are under 25 bucks. David bowers offers an engaging portrait of the countrys most popular classic coin. The numismatic value range column represents what people typically pay for that type of coin usually a very wide price range depending on the condition. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully.
View the image to the right, its uncirculated condition stands out as far better than most surviving 1889 silver dollars. You will find data on past and present morgan dollar values. Silver coin melt values silver dollar melt value ngc. Library of coins liberty head morgan silver dollar book album 18781886 part 3. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the seated liberty dollar, ceased due to the passage of the coinage act of. Heralded as boasting the best of all the silver dollar designs, the morgan was an immediate hit with us citizens when it was released back in 1878. Morgan silver dollar values are conditional these old dollars are inspected closely and. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. The complete o morgan silver dollar coin collection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Production of the coin continued all the way up until 1921, when the coin was replaced by an even newer, albeit less popular, design. Morgan silver dollars and peace silver dollars are both very popular coins that have been coin collector favorites for decades. Crystalclear cases display coin specimens, presented in circulated condition, from every year of issue. Check out silver dollar values here to find out what your morgan silver dollars or peace silver dollars may be worth. These coins were minted from 18781904 and then in 1921. Whitman publishing announces the release of morgan dollar. The 1903s a scarce coin and when heavily worn worth. We get emails, letters, and phone calls about the hefty old coins.
The morgan dollar is minted in 90% silver and 10% copper. The morgan dollar is indisputably one of the most widely collected coins, with many individuals even outside the hobby familiar with morgan dollars. Buy a guide book of morgan silver dollars, 5th edition 5th ed. Morgan dollars 18921921 whitman coin book and supplies on. Silvermining interests did miss the dollar, though, and lobbied. The classic morgan silver dollar is americas mostcollected coin, its a staple of the numismatic market and an exciting adventure for coin collectors.
Morgan dollars are in fine condition and in varied years depending on our inventory. For values of specific dates and grades for ngccertified united states silver coins, visit the ngc us coin price guide. He has given dozens of numismatic talks in public venues and has taught advanced courses at ana summer conferences. David bowers current edition of a guide book of morgan. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the seated liberty dollar, ceased due to the passage of the coinage act of 1873, which also ended the free coining of. The reverse of the morgan dollar has an eagle in the center with its wings spread and a wreath surrounding. The obverse of the silver one dollar coin has a bust of a female facing the left wearing a cap and small crown, with flowers tucked in her hair and stars surrounding the border. These predecessors of the peace dollar are truly worth collecting. In this third edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian q. After 1904, because of the pittman act of 1918, many morgan dollars and other silver coins were melted into bullion in. No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of.
Morgan silver dollars collection littleton coin company. Shop the bradford exchange for the complete o morgan silver dollar coin collection. A brief history of the guide book of morgan silver dollars. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. Morgan dollars contain threequarters of an ounce of 90% silver, mined from nevadas legendary comstock lode, and are known as a silver cartwheel, because of how light reflects off the. The 147 page book offer hundreds of photographs, descriptions, rarity estimates and values for a variety of new clashed morgan dollar discoveries, some of which have been hiding in plain view of our top 100 varieties.
Get the best deals on ngc certified morgan dollars 18781921 when you shop the largest online selection at. Few coins hold the lasting allure of the morgan silver dollar. Morgan silver dollar coins 18781921 morgan silver dollar. Morgan, for whom the coin was colloquially renamed by numismatists and others involved with the coin hobby. Value of 1880s morgan dollar rare silver dollar buyers. The morgan silver dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and then again in 1921. A guide book of morgan silver dollars whitman publishing, llc bowers series by david bowers oct 9, 2018. The morgan silver dollar is now perhaps one of the most wellknown coins in the world, with. Millions were minted between 1878 and 1904, yet very few were ever issued in superb proof quality. In this second edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian q. Among morgan silver dollars, those of the carson city mint hold a special place in the hearts and imaginations of coin collectors and investors.
Americans love to collect the big morgan silver dollar. A guide book of morgan silver dollars rakuten kobo. Find the current morgan dollar values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. A guide book of morgan silver dollars, 5th edition. The official red book a guide book of morgan silver dollars by q. Stay on top of the rare coin market with the ngc weekly market report free enewsletter. Order the dates you need at the price that works for you. The morgan dollar series is very popular among collectors. New miles standish book follows highly successful debut.
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