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With a mintage of fewer than 1,000 pieces, 1881 proof Morgan dollars are a gorgeous lot of coins, with most survivors exhibiting cameo contrast. As with the more typical, non-CAM 1881 proof Morgans, the CAMs are generally found in the grade range of PR60-64, with handfuls of specimens each in PR65, PR66, and PR67. PR68s and PR69s are extremely rare and are coveted particularly by registry set collectors. A few DCAMs exist.
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:
7799
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:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
984
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7316
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Coin Value History
1881 $1 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$39,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $27,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Morgan Dollar $1 1878-1921 PR [Type]
Worth: $960 – $150,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 PR
Worth: $3,300 – $70,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 PR
Worth: $22,000 – $144,000
1878 8TF $1 PR
Worth: $1,320 – $39,600
1878 8TF $1 Presentation Piece, First Die Pair, VAM-9 SP
1878-S $1 Specimen Strike, VAM-58 SP
Worth: $220,000 – $264,000
1878-S $1 Specimen Strike, Long Knock, VAM-60 SP
Worth: $220,000 – $264,000
1879 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $12,500
1879-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $175,000 – $175,000
1880 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $150,000
1881-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $660,000 – $660,000
1882 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $30,000
1883 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $32,000
1883-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1884 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $12,500
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$3,904
1881 $1 PR64 PCGS....
$3,840
1881 $1 PR61 PCGS....
$2,640
1881 $1 PR67+ PCGS....
$12,242
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-62 (NGC).
$2,400
1881 $1 PR65 NGC. CAC....
$6,300
$1 1881 PCGS PR66+
$6,169
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof Details--Obverse Scratched (NGC).
$2,640
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-68 (PCGS). CAC.
$28,800
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-60 (PCGS).
$2,160
1881 $1 PR58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/188). PCGS Population (1/250). Mintage: 975. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC...
$969
1881 $1 PR45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/190). PCGS Population (0/254). Mintage: 975. (#7316)...
$558
1881 $1 PR55 NGC. ...
$575
1881 $1 PR63 PCGS. ...
$4,514
1881 $1 PR64 PCGS. CAC....
$5,040
1881 $1 PR61 PCGS. Housed in a first-generation "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (31/253). Mintage 984....
$2,880
1881 $1 PR67+ PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$13,200
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$1,500
1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$8,400
1881 $1 PR66+ NGC. CAC. ...
$7,231
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