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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:
25137
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1880
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
Variety 2:
VAM-23
Coin Date:
1880/79
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,600,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
133875
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Coin Value History
1880/79 $1 VAM-23 MS
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1880/79 $1 VAM-23 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 | - | $1,700 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,150 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $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 |
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/194xxx/a15b3867-56c4-4feb-9ccd-68ae7da30226.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $49 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/90o-pl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/416xxx/e90065e0-537f-4db8-b2b8-efacd6817cff.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_4280-3.20200626010427369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1880 $1 80 Over 79, VAM-23, XF45 ANACS. A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$192
1880/79 $1 80 Over 79, 9 Atop 0, VAM-23, MS60 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/7). CDN: $900 ...
$528
1880 $1 80 Over 79, VAM-23, AU53 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (23/46)....
$288
1880 $1 80 Over 79, VAM-23, AU55 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (21/25 and 0/0+)....
$336
1880 $1 80 Over 79, VAM-23, AU50 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (14/68)....
$180
1880/79 Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-23. Top 100 Variety. EF Details--Improperly Cleaned (NCS).
$24
1880/79 Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-23. Top 100 Variety. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,200
1880 $1 80 Over 79, VAM-23, AU58 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (19/5). NGC Census: (0/0). AU58....
$360
1880 $1 VAM-23, 80 Over 79 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Top-100. PCGS Population: (13/93). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. ...
$45
1880 $1 VAM-23, 80 Over 79 MS61 PCGS. Top 100. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$2,585
1880 $1 80/79, VAM-23 PCGS Genuine. VF Details. Top-100. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Parcfeld Col...
$53
1880 $1 80 Over 79, VAM-23, XF45 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. Strong overdate features are visible on and around the 80 of the ...
$139
1880 $1 VAM-23, 80 Over 79 AU53 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (23/43). NGC Census: (0/0). AU53....
$240
1880 $1 80 Over 79, VAM-23, AU55 ANACS. A Top 100 Variety....
$360
1880 $1 VAM-23, 80 Over 79 AU50 PCGS. Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (14/66). NGC Census: (0/0). AU50. ...
$140
1880 $1 VAM-23, 80 Over 79 AU58 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (19/4). NGC Census: (0/0). AU58. ...
$720
Top 100 VAM: 1880 $1 PCGS XF40 (VAM-23 80/79)
$135
1880 $1 VAM-23, 80 Over 79 XF45 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (23/73). NGC Census: (0/0). XF45. From The ...
$132
1880 $1 VAM-23, 80 Over 79 AU53 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (21/42). NGC Census: (0/0). AU53....
$540
1880 Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-23. Top 100 Variety. 80/79. AU-55 (ANACS). OH.
$192
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