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The 1881 Morgan dollar is an extremely common coin in all grades through MS65, though it becomes more challenging in MS66 and rare in MS67 or higher. Expectedly, PLs and DMPLs are much scarcer and are extremely rare in MS65 or better grades.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7434
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1881
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,163,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7124
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Coin Value History
1881 $1 MS
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1881 $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$27,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1881 $1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $108.06 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$317
1881 $1 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$464
1881 $1 MS63 NGC. CDN: $102.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$129
1881 $1 MS66 PCGS. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$1,403
1881 $1 VAM-1, MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$114
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$168
1881 $1 GSA Soft Pack AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (64/14170). Mintage 9,163,975....
$84
1881 $1 MS67 NGC....
$7,500
1881 $1 VAM-15 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU58....
$32
1881 $1 Doubled 18-1, VAM-10, MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/15746). NGC Census: (57/13410). CDN: $53 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$53
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-17A. AU-50 (ANACS). Discovery Piece.
$72
1881 $1 Doubled Ear, VAM-21, Discovery Coin, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 9,163,975....
$216
1881 $1 Poor 1 ANACS. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$79
1881 $1 PCGS Genuine UNC Details Altered Surfaces - No Reserve!
$56
1881 $1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/11550). NGC Census: (4/9645). Mintage: 9,163,975. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$36
1881 $1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $116.78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$134
1881 $1 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$549
1881 $1 MS63 NGC. CDN: $93.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$104
1881 $1 MS66 PCGS. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$1,220
1881 $1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $91.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 9,163,975. ...
$119
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
Worth: $45 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
Worth: $62 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
Worth: $68 – $42,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
Worth: $125 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
Worth: $300 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $50 – $102,000
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $7,800
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $45 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $72 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $49 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $45 – $3,200
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