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A scarce S-mint issue that is widely available in circulated and lower-end MS grades but rare in MS65 or better levels. A very small number have been certified in MS67, though these are worth big money due to their extreme scarcity. PLs and DMPLs are both rare, and in the MS65 level are exceptionally so.
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:
7572
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1891
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:
1891-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
5,296,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7210
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Coin Value History
1891-S $1 MS
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1891-S $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $49 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
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Worth: $66 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/84cc-dmpl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $73 – $60,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
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Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
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Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $54 – $120,000
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: $49 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $76 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $53 – $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: $49 – $3,200
1891-S $1 Doubled Stars, VAM-3, MS62 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 21 in 62 (1 in 62+), 74 finer (7/26...
$378
1891-S $1 MS66 PCGS. ...
$3,660
1891-S $1 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $79.20 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$139
1891-S $1 MS63 NGC. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$354
1891-S $1 MS61 PCGS. CDN: $94.84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$149
1891-S $1 MS65 NGC. CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$1,464
1891-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$561
1891-S $1 Doubled Stars, VAM-3, AU53 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 4 in 53, 117 finer. CAC: 1 in 53, 9 fin...
$139
1891-S $1 MS60 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$195
1891-S $1 Doubled Stars, VAM-3, AU55 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. Ex: California. PCGS Population: 4 in 55, 113 finer (11/...
$195
1891-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$105
1891-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Obverse Peeling Lamination. EF-40 (PCGS).
$96
1891-S $1 MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1891-S $1 VAM-1D XF45 ANACS. Mintage 5,296,000....
$34
1891-S $1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (9/4681). PCGS Population (49/6865). Mintage: 5,296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$35
1891-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-62 (NGC).
$171
1891-S $1 MS66 PCGS. ...
$5,002
1891-S $1 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $76.70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$124
1891-S $1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$390
1891-S $1 MS61 NGC. CDN: $111.09 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,296,000. ...
$183
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