The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more. When it comes to a coin that is more than 100 years old, determining an accurate price is something that is not very difficult. This 1889 carson city mint morgan silver dollar is graded as being in. This is a nice semikey date with a mintage of only 350 000 coins. It ran until 1885, went on a hiatus, and resumed operations in 1889, after which it ran until 1893.
The gold dollar or gold onedollar piece is a gold coin that was struck as a regular issue by the united states bureau of the mint from 1849 to 1889. It always carries a premium value because of very low production, making it the rarest 1889 morgan dollar. The weight is off by too much which pretty much guarantees that it s a fake. Sliver dollar will not even fit into the slots of the book. If they are not professionally cleaned, it takes away from the value very much. Redfield collection, or us silver dollar, paramount international coin corp. Cleaning silver coins with baking soda the second coin selected for cleaning was a 1944d walking liberty half dollar. Discussion in what s it worth started by visp, jan 2, 2012. Numismatic scholars have concluded that perhaps 250,000 to 325,000 of the 1889 cc dollars were melted, making this date one of the scarcest in the entire morgan silver dollar series. The 1893o morgan silver dollar counterfeit had a wide gap. How much is an 1889 silver certificate dollar worth. This 1944 walker was minted at the denver mint with a mintage of 9,769,000. For example, most morgan silver dollars have mintages in the low millions of coins.
What may stand out to most coin collectors about 1889 morgan silver dollars is the return of the carson city mint issues. Just as with other coins, there are many factors that go into determining a silver dollar s value. Standard shipping is free of charge, if you would like your coin sent priority mail for a nominal charge please select that option at checkout. This is best way to safeguard your investment in an 1889 morgan silver dollar.
Protect and display your morgan dollar in style by adding an attractive album or holder to your order. From modern date coins to obsolete denominations to commemorative coins, the variety and challenges that make up collecting united states coins can keep your interest in coin collecting going for lifetime. Morgan silver dollar uncirculated 1880s golden eagle coins. Due to this extremely high mintage, the 1889 morgan is quite easily obtainable today up to and including gem. Trusted expert on morgan silver dollars brilliant uncirculated condition. If you have a large silver dollar dated 1889 it s called a morgan dollar. This was due to the fact that the spanish pieces of eight were legal tender in the u. Unfollow 1889 silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 1889 cc morgan silver dollar has a couple of angles that make it a collector s favorite. Junk silver coins silver half dollars how to buy silver coins. Each 1889 morgan silver dollar is made of 90% silver and 10% copper and weigh 26.
Order 1889cc morgan dollar ms61 dmpl pcgs at apmex or call 800 3759006. Unlike silver dollars produced in the years prior to the morgans release, the morgan silver dollar boasted imagery that was intricate and beautiful in its design. Im iffy if someone writes that they are not qualified to comment on the coin but hten go on to say that it s a cameo full of luster etc. Despite this fact, the issue does remain relatively available for collectors. Minting information, specifications, characteristics, current melt value, and past sales prices. This issue features the mintmark s for the san francisco mint just above the denomination. Buy morgan silver dollar uncirculated 1880 s online 247 with golden eagle coins. Jan 02, 2012 1889 morgan silver dollar, no mint mark. The 1889 morgan dollar had the highest mintage of any issue struck from 1878 to 1904, yet it is an important condition rarity that is seldom encountered in grades finer than ms65, and rarely finer than ms66. The bradford exchange mint is not associated with the united states government or the u.
More kindle book deals kindle singles newsstand manage content and devices advanced search kindle store. It s completely different than the ones from today, it s from 1889 and it s black, with a black eagle in the middle and a blue 1 to the left and a blue seal to the right. Unsure of the metal content although it appears to be silver. Coupled with the coins size, silver content, beautiful design and high mintages its no wonder its coin collectors most favorite coin. The most valuable 1889 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the carson city mint. It shows lady liberty wearing a phrygian cap with the word liberty spelled out on her hair band. This piece of history will instantly add value to your personal collection. I have sold gold and silver for a large, reputable precious. You are bidding on the exact coin s in the photograph.
I have this picture from a chinese counterfeit ring, look at the date. Money metals exchange offers silver coins at highly competitive prices. The 1889 issue was another fine example of the exceptional quality morgan dollars the carson city mint was known for. It s sad that such a beautiful piece of history has been converted into a tool by unscrupulous rare coin dealers to rip off america s precious metals buyers. Absent since 1886, ccmint coins not only returned to the morgan dollar lineup, but they did so in grand fashion, in terms of their modernday values. Other than the 1889cc morgan dollar, the only other significantly priced issue for that year is the proof morgan silver dollar. Well learn about the various mints of the 1879 morgan dollars and what influences their values in today s market. In addition to the coins listed above, you can invest in a wide variety of coins from a reputable dealer online, without having to visit your local coin shop, and have them delivered directly to your door with. Compare these prices to the 1889 o and s morgan dollar in similar condition. The morgan silver dollar, though out of production for more than 100 years at this point, is easily one of the most popular coins ever produced by the us mint. The ngc coin explorer is a complete morgan dollars reference guide. Offerings of higher grade coins are apt to be one at a time instead of by the roll or bag.
The 1879 silver dollar was one of the coins produced during this time. Our price guide shows the value of a 1889s morgan dollar. The 1889 s morgan silver dollar was minted in a comparatively small quantity. That said, it would only be worth the melt value of the silver content which is. Some of the more notable dates of morgan dollars found in this hoard are. Aug 25, 2007 hey guys, the other day i was at my school s library looking around some old history books and i ran into a book with a really old paper dollar inside. Coupled with the coin s size, silver content, beautiful design and high mintages it s no wonder it s coin collectors most favorite coin. They were struck every year from 1878 to 1904 and revived again in 1921 for a single year. Unlike silver dollars produced in the years prior to the morgans release, the morgan silver dollar boasted imagery that was intricate and beautiful in its. At the time of minting, nearly all 1889s dollars went into storage, mostly at the san francisco mint. A keydate 1889cc morgan dollar in ms64 dmpl with a green cac sticker is a highlight of heritages sept. There are many varieties and overdates, which makes it one of the most famous and highly collected u. Take, for example, happening upon an elderly woman who is selling her deceased husband s silver dollar collection which just so happens to contain an authentic 1889 cc morgan dollar.
Collectors are always searching for silver dollars in top condition, they study closely the amount of wear on silver dollars. Morgan dollars among stars in heritage long beach auction. Morgan silver dollars made between 1879 and 1899 with a hub that left a narrow gap between the eagle s neck on the reverse and its rightfacing wing. Well learn about the various mints of the 1879 morgan dollars and what influences their values in todays market. Junk silver coins silver quarters and dimes junk silver coins silver half dollars how to buy silver coins. This includes both circulated and mint state specimens. Get a free appraisal for rare morgan silver dollars. This is the highest mintage of any morgan in the entire series.
What is the value of an 1889 us morgan silver dollar. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Morgan silver dollars are one of the most popular series of united states coins amongst coin collectors. The 1889 cc is a valuable coin, which puts it high on the counterfeit list. The 1889 morgan silver dollar was produced in four mints. Mintproducts circulated morgan silver dollars 1889o. Buy 1878 1889 certified morgan dollars online securely with golden eagle coins. With a mintage of 700,000, the 1889s morgan dollar buy on ebay is one of the lower mintage issues of the series. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive.
Value of 1889 morgan dollar rare silver dollar buyers. Shop by grade such as ms 63, ungraded, ms 65 1889 year morgan us dollars for sale ebay. I personally dont like the comments about the coin. Literally billions of morgan silver dollars were minted in philadelphia, san francisco s, new orleanso, carson citycc and denverd mints between 1878 and 1904 and then again in 1921. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Beiqian best morgan silver dollars 18041926 coin collectingsilver dollar usa old original pre morgan dollar goodservice 1895. But simplifying everything down, what makes one silver dollar worth more than another. Find the perfect deal for 1889 year morgan us dollars with free shipping on many items at ebay. The edges are reeded, and denticles can be found on both the obverse and reverse of the coin. Morgan was the engraver who became famous for designing many.
Until at least the mid1920s, the 1889 s was considered to be the rarest of all morgan dollars. Most of the coins in the redfield hoard were morgan silver dollars. Now you can own your own copy of the 1889 cc morgan recreated as a privately minted, nonmonetary tribute proof clad in 71 mg of. Why are nonmint 1889 cc morgan silver dollars worth so much. Carson city, new orleans, philadelphia, and san francisco. The number of coins produced in a year determines each date s relative rarity. Rare s 1889 s morgan silver dollar very tough high redbook. This collectible 1889 p morgan silver dollar makes a great addition to any collection.
The ngc coin explorer is a free, online coin collecting guide. Our price guide shows the value of a 1889 morgan dollar. Infographic exposes how morgan silver dollars are used to fleece investors. Govt cc morgan silver dollars recreated as privately minted 71 mg. Mintproducts uncirculated morgan silver dollars 1889o.
Listed below are some of the best choices for silver coins as an investment. Judge condition and accurately find 1887 morgan silver dollar value determining the condition of your coin is one of the subtle but important parts of placing a value. As noted, it was considered to be a great rarity for many years. Morgan creation has become america s most collected, famous, and abundant silver dollar. By taking into consideration the condition of the coin, you will be able to determine an accurate price. Slabbed coins are placed in special holders and graded by various coingrading companies to determine what condition the actual coin is in. Sam shows off a pair of 1889 morgan silver dollars and explains why one coin is worth so much more compared to the other.
Your 1889 morgan silver dollar value rises quickly once determined it s a rare mint marked issue and especially when accurately graded. One of the joys of collecting united states coins is the great diversity of coins that you can collect. We offer competitive silver prices on morgan dollars 1878 1904 pcgs date specific and secure 247 online ordering. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin.
As rare as morgan silver dollars are, the 1889 proof is another coin that should never be bought unless it has been slabbed. The 1889 issue, like its earlier counterparts exhibited great strike quality and many coins originally had a prooflike finish. The morgan silver dollar was a result of this surplus amount of silver bought by the u. The 1879 error morgan silver dollar coin with display box. The carson city mint was a branch of the united states mint in carson city, nevada. All i collect are morgans, and i am having a hard time finding visual faults with the 1889 cc. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we send out to grading service companies after we receive them. Value of 1889s morgan dollar rare silver dollar buyers. Finally, a few bags broke on the market in 1937, and many in the early 1940s, after which the 1889s became common. Bordering the rim of the coin are the words e pluribus unum, the coin s date of issue and stars, 1 to. Unfollow 1889 cc morgan silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. What is the value of an 1889 us morgan silver dollar answers. The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays.
A universe in which victorian science has breached the barrier of earth s atmosphere and is. Value of 1889cc silver morgan dollar sell rare coins. Save 1889 silver dollar to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Add this 1889s morgan silver dollar to your cart today. The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays market. Money metals exchange offers silver coins at highly. At one time it was considered to be among the rarest of all morgan dollars, until many bags came on the market in the late 1930s to the 1950s.