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The 1888-O Scarface Morgan dollar is an exceptionally popular variety showcasing a die crack that runs across Miss Liberty's face, spanning from the obverse rim in the 10 o'clock position down through Liberty's lower hair curls and beyond. Some of these pieces are early state die cracks, others late to terminal, and it is the latter versions that are normally considered true scar face coins, with prices conceivably higher for those pieces where the die crack is not nearly as evident. There are four distinct die states of this variety labeled 1B1, 1B2, 1B3, 1B4. Of these, only 1B3 and 1B4 are considered true Scarface varieties worthy of a high premium.
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:
80063
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:
Scarface
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 #:
87184
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Coin Value History
1888-O $1 Scarface MS
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1888-O $1 Scarface MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $9,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $50 – $80,000
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Worth: $68 – $7,800
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Worth: $75 – $60,000
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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: $55 – $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: $50 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $78 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $54 – $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: $51 – $3,200
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$7,320
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B4, AU58 NGC....
$4,800
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B, Early Die State, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/0 and 0/0+)....
$840
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B3, MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-1B. Top 100 Variety. Scarface. MS-61 (ANACS). OH.
$2,640
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B4, AU55 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (2/65 and 0/11+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). C...
$3,600
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B4, High R.6, MS60 PCGS. ...
$3,114
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B, Early Die State MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 18 in 63 (1 in 63+), 3 finer (12/25). CDN: $6,750 W...
$4,800
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B, Early Die State, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/0 and 0/0+)....
$1,320
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B3, MS62 NGC. CAC....
$5,040
1888-O $1 Obverse Die Break, VAM-1B, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (13/59). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$930
1888-O $1 Scar Face MS60 ANACS. ...
$2,185
1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-1B. Early Die State. MS-63 (NGC).
$264
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B3, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$8,100
1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-1B. Top 100 Variety. Scarface. MS-62 (ANACS). OH.
$3,840
1888-O $1 Scarface, Early Die State, VAM-1B, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/57). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid...
$900
1888-O $1 Scarface, VAM-1B4, MS63+ PCGS....
$7,500
1888-O $1 Scarface, Early Die State, VAM-1B, MS64 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (3/0). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: ...
$1,200
1888-O $1 Scarface, Early Die State, VAM-1B, MS62 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (40/18). CDN:...
$1,320
1888-O $1 Scarface, Early Die State, VAM-1B, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/57). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid...
$480
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