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The 1888-O Hot Lips Morgan dollar is one of the most popular doubled die varieties in the Morgan dollar series and as such enjoys exceptional demand. However, the vast majority of these pieces are known in circulated grades, with a very small number known in MS grades. PLs and DMPLs are almost impossible to find. Premiums are very strong for all pieces in the AU range and up.
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:
7603
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1888
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:
Hot Lips
Coin Date:
1888-O
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
12,150,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7308
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Coin Value History
1888-O $1 Hot Lips MS
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1888-O $1 Hot Lips MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, Good 4 ANACS. A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$99
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, VF25 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $129.48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$171
1888-O $1 Doubled Die Obverse, Hot Lips, VAM-4, VF35 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 86 in 35, 537 finer (4/26). ...
$177
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, VF20 ANACS. A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$183
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, AU50 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 62 in 50, 181 finer (4/26). CDN: $...
$586
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, AU53 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 64 in 53, 117 finer (4/26). CDN: $...
$671
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, AU55 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 76 in 55, 41 finer (4/26). CDN: $1...
$1,342
1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Hot Lips. VG-8 (NGC).
$195
1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Hot Lips. EF-45 (ANACS). OH.
$488
1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Hot Lips. EF-40 (PCGS).
$288
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, VG10 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: (43/985)....
$134
1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Hot Lips. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$96
1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Hot Lips. VF-30 (PCGS).
$144
1888-O $1 Doubled Die Obverse, Hot Lips AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/1109). ...
$99
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$2,520
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, Fine 15 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: (45/843). PCGS Population: (40/...
$111
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, MS61 PCGS....
$10,800
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, Top 100, Good 6 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (25/637 and 0/1+)...
$154
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, Top 100, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (61/830). PCGS Population: (43/504). CDN:...
$109
1888-O $1 Hot Lips, Doubled Die Obverse, VAM-4, MS60 PCGS. ...
$8,700
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Worth: $50 – $102,000
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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: $71 – $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: $44 – $3,200
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