A universe in which victorian science has breached the barrier of earth s atmosphere and is. 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. As rare as morgan silver dollars are, the 1889 proof is another coin that should never be bought unless it has been slabbed. Beiqian best morgan silver dollars 18041926 coin collectingsilver dollar usa old original pre morgan dollar goodservice 1895. Protect and display your morgan dollar in style by adding an attractive album or holder to your order. Why are nonmint 1889 cc morgan silver dollars worth so much. This was due to the fact that the spanish pieces of eight were legal tender in the u. Morgan silver dollar uncirculated 1880s golden eagle coins. 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. The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more. One of the joys of collecting united states coins is the great diversity of coins that you can collect. They were struck every year from 1878 to 1904 and revived again in 1921 for a single year. Most of the coins in the redfield hoard were morgan silver dollars. Our price guide shows the value of a 1889s morgan dollar.
Add this 1889s morgan silver dollar to your cart today. You are bidding on the exact coin s in the photograph. The 1879 error morgan silver dollar coin with display box. Order 1889cc morgan dollar ms61 dmpl pcgs at apmex or call 800 3759006. Coupled with the coins size, silver content, beautiful design and high mintages its no wonder its coin collectors most favorite coin. Until at least the mid1920s, the 1889 s was considered to be the rarest of all morgan dollars.
Money metals exchange offers silver coins at highly. The 1889 cc morgan silver dollar has a couple of angles that make it a collector s favorite. Your 1889 morgan silver dollar value rises quickly once determined it s a rare mint marked issue and especially when accurately graded. What may stand out to most coin collectors about 1889 morgan silver dollars is the return of the carson city mint issues. Despite this fact, the issue does remain relatively available for collectors. Value of 1889 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. The weight is off by too much which pretty much guarantees that it s a fake. Just as with other coins, there are many factors that go into determining a silver dollar s value. Sliver dollar will not even fit into the slots of the book.
The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays. Value of 1889s morgan dollar rare silver dollar buyers. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin. 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. Each 1889 morgan silver dollar is made of 90% silver and 10% copper and weigh 26. What is the value of an 1889 us morgan silver dollar answers. Compare these prices to the 1889 o and s morgan dollar in similar condition. This 1889 carson city mint morgan silver dollar is graded as being in. Money metals exchange offers silver coins at highly competitive prices. How much is an 1889 silver certificate dollar worth.
All i collect are morgans, and i am having a hard time finding visual faults with the 1889 cc. Unfollow 1889 silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Listed below are some of the best choices for silver coins as an investment. Due to this extremely high mintage, the 1889 morgan is quite easily obtainable today up to and including gem. This is best way to safeguard your investment in an 1889 morgan silver dollar.
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. But simplifying everything down, what makes one silver dollar worth more than another. Morgan creation has become america s most collected, famous, and abundant silver dollar. Offerings of higher grade coins are apt to be one at a time instead of by the roll or bag. This is a nice semikey date with a mintage of only 350 000 coins. Collectors are always searching for silver dollars in top condition, they study closely the amount of wear on silver dollars. I have sold gold and silver for a large, reputable precious. 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.
Slabbed coins are placed in special holders and graded by various coingrading companies to determine what condition the actual coin is in. 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. Well learn about the various mints of the 1879 morgan dollars and what influences their values in today s market. Coupled with the coin s size, silver content, beautiful design and high mintages it s no wonder it s coin collectors most favorite coin. The 1889 cc is a valuable coin, which puts it high on the counterfeit list. 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. The most valuable 1889 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the carson city mint. Junk silver coins silver half dollars how to buy silver coins. Cleaning silver coins with baking soda the second coin selected for cleaning was a 1944d walking liberty half dollar. The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays market.
The number of coins produced in a year determines each date s relative rarity. The 1889 issue, like its earlier counterparts exhibited great strike quality and many coins originally had a prooflike finish. Govt cc morgan silver dollars recreated as privately minted 71 mg. Buy 1878 1889 certified morgan dollars online securely with golden eagle coins. This 1944 walker was minted at the denver mint with a mintage of 9,769,000. Sam shows off a pair of 1889 morgan silver dollars and explains why one coin is worth so much more compared to the other. With a mintage of 700,000, the 1889s morgan dollar buy on ebay is one of the lower mintage issues of the series. If they are not professionally cleaned, it takes away from the value very much. At the time of minting, nearly all 1889s dollars went into storage, mostly at the san francisco mint. 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. 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. Shop by grade such as ms 63, ungraded, ms 65 1889 year morgan us dollars for sale ebay. Bordering the rim of the coin are the words e pluribus unum, the coin s date of issue and stars, 1 to.
This includes both circulated and mint state specimens. It always carries a premium value because of very low production, making it the rarest 1889 morgan dollar. Unfollow 1889 cc morgan silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There are many varieties and overdates, which makes it one of the most famous and highly collected u.
Mintproducts circulated morgan silver dollars 1889o. 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 was the engraver who became famous for designing many. Buy morgan silver dollar uncirculated 1880 s online 247 with golden eagle coins. Get a free appraisal for rare morgan silver dollars. Well learn about the various mints of the 1879 morgan dollars and what influences their values in todays market. 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. Trusted expert on morgan silver dollars brilliant uncirculated condition. The morgan silver dollar was a result of this surplus amount of silver bought by the u. 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. We offer competitive silver prices on morgan dollars 1878 1904 pcgs date specific and secure 247 online ordering. The bradford exchange mint is not associated with the united states government or the u. By taking into consideration the condition of the coin, you will be able to determine an accurate price. Mintproducts uncirculated morgan silver dollars 1889o.
Other than the 1889cc morgan dollar, the only other significantly priced issue for that year is the proof morgan silver dollar. 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. For example, most morgan silver dollars have mintages in the low millions of coins. 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. This piece of history will instantly add value to your personal collection. The 1879 silver dollar was one of the coins produced during this time. When it comes to a coin that is more than 100 years old, determining an accurate price is something that is not very difficult. Minting information, specifications, characteristics, current melt value, and past sales prices. As noted, it was considered to be a great rarity for many years. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. Infographic exposes how morgan silver dollars are used to fleece investors. The edges are reeded, and denticles can be found on both the obverse and reverse of the coin. 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.
It shows lady liberty wearing a phrygian cap with the word liberty spelled out on her hair band. Morgan dollars among stars in heritage long beach auction. What is the value of an 1889 us morgan silver dollar. The ngc coin explorer is a complete morgan dollars reference guide. Find the perfect deal for 1889 year morgan us dollars with free shipping on many items at ebay. A keydate 1889cc morgan dollar in ms64 dmpl with a green cac sticker is a highlight of heritages sept. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell.
If you have a large silver dollar dated 1889 it s called a morgan dollar. Value of 1889cc silver morgan dollar sell rare coins. 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. Discussion in what s it worth started by visp, jan 2, 2012. Jan 02, 2012 1889 morgan silver dollar, no mint mark. I have this picture from a chinese counterfeit ring, look at the date. Save 1889 silver dollar to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The 1889 morgan silver dollar was produced in four mints.
Redfield collection, or us silver dollar, paramount international coin corp. Morgan silver dollars are one of the most popular series of united states coins amongst coin collectors. That said, it would only be worth the melt value of the silver content which is. 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. Our price guide shows the value of a 1889 morgan dollar. Rare s 1889 s morgan silver dollar very tough high redbook. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Carson city, new orleans, philadelphia, and san francisco. Unsure of the metal content although it appears to be silver. The 1893o morgan silver dollar counterfeit had a wide gap. The 1889 issue was another fine example of the exceptional quality morgan dollars the carson city mint was known for. The 1889 s morgan silver dollar was minted in a comparatively small quantity. Junk silver coins silver quarters and dimes junk silver coins silver half dollars how to buy silver coins.
This issue features the mintmark s for the san francisco mint just above the denomination. I personally dont like the comments about the coin. 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. This is the highest mintage of any morgan in the entire series.
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