Like all other Morgan Silver Dollars, the 1880 Morgan Dollar was made using a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. The coin weighs in at 26.73 grams and has a diameter of 38.1mm. Reeding can be found on the edges and denticles are around both the obverse and reverse. 1880/79 Overdate Morgan Dollar. 1880-CC Carson City Morgan Silver Dollar pictures, mintage, facts, and information. Value of 1880-CC Morgan Silver Dollar.
Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 | Silver $26.90
Your 1878 Morgan silver dollar value is a minimum of $28.24 each. Many are worth a significant premium due to collector demand often raising the value far above silver bullion price.
Of interest to collectors, 1878 is the first year of the popular Morgan dollar series. Additionally those struck by the Philadelphia mint have different unique varieties on the reverse, each distinctive and collected separately. Images are further down the page identifying each variety.
As reflected on the chart, 1878 Morgan silver dollar value is accurately determined by, variety, mintmark and condition. Review all of these factors discovering how much your coin is worth.
- Your 1880-S Morgan Silver Dollar was minted by the San Francisco sector of the US Mint and carried the 'S' mint mark underneath the eagle's tail feathers. It contains 90% silver, 10% copper, and weighs 26.73 grams. Its diameter is 38.1, its in brilliant uncirculated condition, and it comes close to a MS63.
- USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1880-O Morgan Silver Dollar (Normal Date Variety) is Worth $35 in Average Condition and can be Worth $107 to $27,282 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.
- IrixGuy's Coin Reviews - Silver Dollars are an excellent way to own a piece of history, while concurrently investing in the physi.
Further affecting value: Three different mints in 1878 coined silver dollars, all valued separately today. Philadelphia, San Francisco and thirdly, valued the highest are those from the Carson City mint. Your job is check for these mintmarks, locate them with the help of the image below and determine if your silver dollar has a 'CC' or 'S' mintmark, or no mintmark on the reverse.
Scarcity and demand combine to raise the minimum value of 1878 silver dollars minted at the Carson City mint. These are identified by the 'CC' mintmark found on the reverse below the eagle's tail feathers. Also worth mention, San Francisco minted coins identified by an 'S' mintmark and Philadelphia coins (no mintmark) both have premium values compared to other dates in the Morgan series.
| 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Values | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||||
| Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated |
| 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Values Updated | 2/8/2021 | |||
| 1878 8TF | $34.96 | $39.67 | $42.58 | $166 |
| 1878 7/8TF | $32.95 | $34.96 | $39.67 | $148 |
| 1878 7TF | $28.24 | $34.96 | $37.09 | $73.19 |
| 1878 CC | $67 | $98 | $118 | $272 |
| 1878 S | $28.24 | $29.58 | $37.09 | $66.53 |
Identify Different Varieties of 1878 Morgan Silver Dollars
Easily identifiable changes were made in the first year to the reverse design of the Morgan dollar. Well worth checking, the specific reverse variety of your coin has an impact on value in the uncirculated grade.
Value all has to do with the number of tail feathers of the eagle on the reverse design. A careful count of the feathers determines if there are 7 or 8. Each variety is valued separately.
The hardest of the three reverses to spot are the small details determining the 7 over 8 feather variety. Look for tips of feathers extending from underneath the major feathers.
The mint in Philadelphia settled on the 7 tail feather design and it continued as the design for the remaining years of the Morgan dollar series.
Details Raise 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Value
Essential to highest accurate coin values is determining the condition of your 1878 silver dollar. By closely examining the surface and judging the amount of wear reflect its 'grade.' Entries in the value chart above are listed under these grade headings. Often an old coin is common in heavily worn condition but scarce and valued much higher if significant detail remains.
Uncirculated: Is your 1878 Morgan silver dollar value at a premium because of 'uncirculated' condition? An uncirculated coin is without any wear to its surfaces. Original silver mint luster still covers all design details. Holding your coin by the edges, and by tilting and slowing rotating, unbroken bands of luster radiate from edge to edge. Any wear disrupts these bands, most evident on Liberty's cheek.
Extremely Fine: After only short time in circulation the highest parts of the design begin to wear down slightly. Extremely fine condition describes a Morgan dollar with light wear. Hair detail is still well defined, with just minimal flattening overall. A smoothing of the chin and cheek is evident. Overall, in this condition your silver dollar portrays a sharp crisp appearance, with a nice silver gray coloring.
Fine: Wear has reduced original design detail to the point of merging. American airlines 777. All fine lines in the hair above the forehead have disappeared, replaced by large flat areas. Once rounded, the front of the neck and cheek below the eye are now noticeably flattened by wear and abrasions. Despite moderate even wear, lettering and rim are well defined giving your coin a respectable appearance.
Good: Lack of design defines this old silver dollar as 'Good' condition. Liberty is mostly an outline, once a cap, hair curls and head band are now obscured. Lettering now connects to the rim in places but readable. Lack of any hair line above the forehead places this coin solidly in this lower grade. Showing excessive wear, your 1878 Morgan silver dollar value is tied closer to its silver content than collector value.
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Date by Date
In Depth Morgan Silver Dollar Value
1878 to 1921
1878 | 1885 | 1892 | |
1879 | 1886 | 1893 | 1900 |
1880 | 1887 | 1894 | 1901 |
1881 | 1888 | 1895 | 1902 |
1882 | 1889 | 1896 | 1903 |
1883 | 1890 | 1897 | 1904 |
1884 | 1891 | 1898 | 1921 |
Silver dollars are Popular, very Popular… finding a Morgan silver dollar in your box of old coins is finding a coin worth at least $24.55 . Now determine its date, mintmark and condition, refer to the chart and its value is often surprising.
No surprise here, the large size and classic designs insure Silver Dollars are one of the favorites with collectors. Each series is covered in detail, with values listed for all dates and mintmarks, including more on your 1878 Morgan silver dollar value. Compare your coins to images in the sections 'How to grade Silver Dollars' and accurately discover how much your old dollars are worth.
★Coin Values Discovery finds.. 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Value and..
All old US coin values. Value charts in combination with grading images to judge condition discovers how much your old coin are worth. Get the best price if selling by knowing the accurate value of all your coins.
Minimum Silver Value - A Good Place to Start
Many of your old US silver coin values are tied closely to the price of silver. Silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars are all heavy with 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today's high value of silver your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable. Today's Minimum Silver Coin Values
Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 | Silver $26.90
Currently your 1880 Morgan silver dollar value is $25.44 . However this is just a minimum value representing how much a circulated-worn 1880 dollar is worth.
1880 Morgan Silver Dollars
1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Ebay
With its large silver content as a start and collector demand for the Carson City issue your coin has the potential for much higher value. Of the four mints that produced silver dollars in 1880, those struck at Carson City are scarce today. Add in the huge popularity of these coins and the prices are well above average.
Additionally, referring to the image to the right, its 'uncirculated' condition stands out as far better than most surviving 1880 Morgan silver dollars. Absence of wear, bright colorful toned luster and lack of contact marks sets this coin apart. As a collectible it is a nice example and the type collectors seek.
Judge condition and mintmarks closely. Varying degrees of wear determine condition with values listed on the chart below. Also, mintmarks identify the mint that produced your silver dollar and are valued separately. Both are covered in detail further down the page.
Mintmarks do make a difference in value. As collectors assemble sets, most include examples from each of the four mints that produced silver dollars in 1880. Identified by mintmarks located on the reverse side of the coin, these different mints are 'S' San Francisco, 'O' New Orleans and 'CC' Carson City mint. The Philadelphia mint did not place a mintmark on 1880 silver dollars.
| 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Values | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||||
| Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated |
| 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Values Updated | 2/8/2021 | |||
| 1880 | $25.44 | $27.01 | $29.58 | $56.13 |
| 1880 CC | $98 | $129 | $185 | $333 |
| 1880 O | $27.01 | $28.24 | $31.15 | $89.84 |
| 1880 S | $25.44 | $25.44 | $28.24 | $51.74 |
Top Condition Finds Top Values
Largest of US coins, silver dollars when mixed with others are heavy enough to quickly inflict deep marks and cuts onto each other. Unfortunately as part of the minting and storage process these Morgan dollars were placed into canvas bags with 1000 other silver dollars. Easy to imagine the stacking, handling and transporting of bags resulted in a multitude of abrasions.
Surviving today without marks from a thousand coins per bag is rare for an 1880 silver dollar. One such rarity was sold by David Lawrence Rare Coin Auctions. Still retaining original bright luster, surfaces with the lightest of minimal bumps and bruises, the coin pictured attracted serious attention. Bidding continued until $402 was necessary for one collector to add a gem condition dollar to their collection.
Review again the above grading images, even if your coin is circulated, condition is an important part of overall 1880 Morgan silver dollar value.
Discover Highest 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Value
Pokies manukau. The degree of wear (hopefully none at all) is a little hard to gauge but is one step that needs attention. Following the lead of collectors, examine the condition of your 1880 dollar closely. As you compare your coin to the images, a close match of its condition becomes apparent. This process determines the 'grade' and using the above chart identifies an accurate value of your 1880 silver dollar.
Uncirculated: Highest 1880 Morgan silver dollar value is reserved for 'Uncirculated' examples or also known as Mint State. Coins in this 'brand new' condition are the highlights of collections. The minting process imparts a delicate frosty luster to the surface of coins. When titled, light on an uncirculated coin reflects in bright bands uninterrupted from rim to rim. Confirm your coin is uncirculated by examining Liberty's cheek and chin area, any wear across these high points shows as a break in luster.
Extremely Fine: As silver dollars begin to show slight wear their condition is graded as extremely fine. Noticeable within the hair above Liberty's forehead and behind her neck, flattening is evident. Wear and loss of roundness also shows atop the folds of her cap. Your coin in this condition is still very sharp and crisp.
Fine: Moderate wear and moderate loss of detail reduces Morgan silver dollars to the fine grade. Although wear is apparent, major design elements of her cap and hair curls remain bold and recognizable. However those original fine details are lost and replaced by flat areas.
Good: If your 1880 silver dollar has endured extensive wear it is described as 'good' condition. Despite a large loss of detail Liberty's portrait is clearly separate of the field. A few lines of hair curls show behind the base of her neck. Although heavily worn some folds to the cap are visible. A once protective rim is now all but gone and close to merging with the lettering.
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1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Mint Marks
Date by Date
In Depth Morgan Silver Dollar Value
1878 to 1921
1878 | 1885 | 1892 | 1899 |
1879 | 1886 | 1893 | 1900 |
1880 | 1887 | 1894 | 1901 |
1881 | 1888 | 1895 | 1902 |
1882 | 1889 | 1896 | 1903 |
1883 | 1890 | 1897 | 1904 |
1884 | 1891 | 1898 | 1921 |
Every collector admires these large silver coins, every collector wants one. Their popularity is immense. Worth over $24.55 each because of silver content alone. Check your coins with the grading images and value charts. Find a rare date, mintmark or a better condition coin and Morgan silver dollar values start climbing.
As reflected on the chart, 1878 Morgan silver dollar value is accurately determined by, variety, mintmark and condition. Review all of these factors discovering how much your coin is worth.
- Your 1880-S Morgan Silver Dollar was minted by the San Francisco sector of the US Mint and carried the 'S' mint mark underneath the eagle's tail feathers. It contains 90% silver, 10% copper, and weighs 26.73 grams. Its diameter is 38.1, its in brilliant uncirculated condition, and it comes close to a MS63.
- USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1880-O Morgan Silver Dollar (Normal Date Variety) is Worth $35 in Average Condition and can be Worth $107 to $27,282 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.
- IrixGuy's Coin Reviews - Silver Dollars are an excellent way to own a piece of history, while concurrently investing in the physi.
Further affecting value: Three different mints in 1878 coined silver dollars, all valued separately today. Philadelphia, San Francisco and thirdly, valued the highest are those from the Carson City mint. Your job is check for these mintmarks, locate them with the help of the image below and determine if your silver dollar has a 'CC' or 'S' mintmark, or no mintmark on the reverse.
Scarcity and demand combine to raise the minimum value of 1878 silver dollars minted at the Carson City mint. These are identified by the 'CC' mintmark found on the reverse below the eagle's tail feathers. Also worth mention, San Francisco minted coins identified by an 'S' mintmark and Philadelphia coins (no mintmark) both have premium values compared to other dates in the Morgan series.
| 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Values | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||||
| Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated |
| 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Values Updated | 2/8/2021 | |||
| 1878 8TF | $34.96 | $39.67 | $42.58 | $166 |
| 1878 7/8TF | $32.95 | $34.96 | $39.67 | $148 |
| 1878 7TF | $28.24 | $34.96 | $37.09 | $73.19 |
| 1878 CC | $67 | $98 | $118 | $272 |
| 1878 S | $28.24 | $29.58 | $37.09 | $66.53 |
Identify Different Varieties of 1878 Morgan Silver Dollars
Easily identifiable changes were made in the first year to the reverse design of the Morgan dollar. Well worth checking, the specific reverse variety of your coin has an impact on value in the uncirculated grade.
Value all has to do with the number of tail feathers of the eagle on the reverse design. A careful count of the feathers determines if there are 7 or 8. Each variety is valued separately.
The hardest of the three reverses to spot are the small details determining the 7 over 8 feather variety. Look for tips of feathers extending from underneath the major feathers.
The mint in Philadelphia settled on the 7 tail feather design and it continued as the design for the remaining years of the Morgan dollar series.
Details Raise 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Value
Essential to highest accurate coin values is determining the condition of your 1878 silver dollar. By closely examining the surface and judging the amount of wear reflect its 'grade.' Entries in the value chart above are listed under these grade headings. Often an old coin is common in heavily worn condition but scarce and valued much higher if significant detail remains.
Uncirculated: Is your 1878 Morgan silver dollar value at a premium because of 'uncirculated' condition? An uncirculated coin is without any wear to its surfaces. Original silver mint luster still covers all design details. Holding your coin by the edges, and by tilting and slowing rotating, unbroken bands of luster radiate from edge to edge. Any wear disrupts these bands, most evident on Liberty's cheek.
Extremely Fine: After only short time in circulation the highest parts of the design begin to wear down slightly. Extremely fine condition describes a Morgan dollar with light wear. Hair detail is still well defined, with just minimal flattening overall. A smoothing of the chin and cheek is evident. Overall, in this condition your silver dollar portrays a sharp crisp appearance, with a nice silver gray coloring.
Fine: Wear has reduced original design detail to the point of merging. American airlines 777. All fine lines in the hair above the forehead have disappeared, replaced by large flat areas. Once rounded, the front of the neck and cheek below the eye are now noticeably flattened by wear and abrasions. Despite moderate even wear, lettering and rim are well defined giving your coin a respectable appearance.
Good: Lack of design defines this old silver dollar as 'Good' condition. Liberty is mostly an outline, once a cap, hair curls and head band are now obscured. Lettering now connects to the rim in places but readable. Lack of any hair line above the forehead places this coin solidly in this lower grade. Showing excessive wear, your 1878 Morgan silver dollar value is tied closer to its silver content than collector value.
Coin Values | CoinStudy Articles
Date by Date
In Depth Morgan Silver Dollar Value
1878 to 1921
1878 | 1885 | 1892 | |
1879 | 1886 | 1893 | 1900 |
1880 | 1887 | 1894 | 1901 |
1881 | 1888 | 1895 | 1902 |
1882 | 1889 | 1896 | 1903 |
1883 | 1890 | 1897 | 1904 |
1884 | 1891 | 1898 | 1921 |
Silver dollars are Popular, very Popular… finding a Morgan silver dollar in your box of old coins is finding a coin worth at least $24.55 . Now determine its date, mintmark and condition, refer to the chart and its value is often surprising.
No surprise here, the large size and classic designs insure Silver Dollars are one of the favorites with collectors. Each series is covered in detail, with values listed for all dates and mintmarks, including more on your 1878 Morgan silver dollar value. Compare your coins to images in the sections 'How to grade Silver Dollars' and accurately discover how much your old dollars are worth.
★Coin Values Discovery finds.. 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Value and..
All old US coin values. Value charts in combination with grading images to judge condition discovers how much your old coin are worth. Get the best price if selling by knowing the accurate value of all your coins.
Minimum Silver Value - A Good Place to Start
Many of your old US silver coin values are tied closely to the price of silver. Silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars are all heavy with 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today's high value of silver your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable. Today's Minimum Silver Coin Values
Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 | Silver $26.90
Currently your 1880 Morgan silver dollar value is $25.44 . However this is just a minimum value representing how much a circulated-worn 1880 dollar is worth.
1880 Morgan Silver Dollars
1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Ebay
With its large silver content as a start and collector demand for the Carson City issue your coin has the potential for much higher value. Of the four mints that produced silver dollars in 1880, those struck at Carson City are scarce today. Add in the huge popularity of these coins and the prices are well above average.
Additionally, referring to the image to the right, its 'uncirculated' condition stands out as far better than most surviving 1880 Morgan silver dollars. Absence of wear, bright colorful toned luster and lack of contact marks sets this coin apart. As a collectible it is a nice example and the type collectors seek.
Judge condition and mintmarks closely. Varying degrees of wear determine condition with values listed on the chart below. Also, mintmarks identify the mint that produced your silver dollar and are valued separately. Both are covered in detail further down the page.
Mintmarks do make a difference in value. As collectors assemble sets, most include examples from each of the four mints that produced silver dollars in 1880. Identified by mintmarks located on the reverse side of the coin, these different mints are 'S' San Francisco, 'O' New Orleans and 'CC' Carson City mint. The Philadelphia mint did not place a mintmark on 1880 silver dollars.
| 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Values | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||||
| Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated |
| 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Values Updated | 2/8/2021 | |||
| 1880 | $25.44 | $27.01 | $29.58 | $56.13 |
| 1880 CC | $98 | $129 | $185 | $333 |
| 1880 O | $27.01 | $28.24 | $31.15 | $89.84 |
| 1880 S | $25.44 | $25.44 | $28.24 | $51.74 |
Top Condition Finds Top Values
Largest of US coins, silver dollars when mixed with others are heavy enough to quickly inflict deep marks and cuts onto each other. Unfortunately as part of the minting and storage process these Morgan dollars were placed into canvas bags with 1000 other silver dollars. Easy to imagine the stacking, handling and transporting of bags resulted in a multitude of abrasions.
Surviving today without marks from a thousand coins per bag is rare for an 1880 silver dollar. One such rarity was sold by David Lawrence Rare Coin Auctions. Still retaining original bright luster, surfaces with the lightest of minimal bumps and bruises, the coin pictured attracted serious attention. Bidding continued until $402 was necessary for one collector to add a gem condition dollar to their collection.
Review again the above grading images, even if your coin is circulated, condition is an important part of overall 1880 Morgan silver dollar value.
Discover Highest 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Value
Pokies manukau. The degree of wear (hopefully none at all) is a little hard to gauge but is one step that needs attention. Following the lead of collectors, examine the condition of your 1880 dollar closely. As you compare your coin to the images, a close match of its condition becomes apparent. This process determines the 'grade' and using the above chart identifies an accurate value of your 1880 silver dollar.
Uncirculated: Highest 1880 Morgan silver dollar value is reserved for 'Uncirculated' examples or also known as Mint State. Coins in this 'brand new' condition are the highlights of collections. The minting process imparts a delicate frosty luster to the surface of coins. When titled, light on an uncirculated coin reflects in bright bands uninterrupted from rim to rim. Confirm your coin is uncirculated by examining Liberty's cheek and chin area, any wear across these high points shows as a break in luster.
Extremely Fine: As silver dollars begin to show slight wear their condition is graded as extremely fine. Noticeable within the hair above Liberty's forehead and behind her neck, flattening is evident. Wear and loss of roundness also shows atop the folds of her cap. Your coin in this condition is still very sharp and crisp.
Fine: Moderate wear and moderate loss of detail reduces Morgan silver dollars to the fine grade. Although wear is apparent, major design elements of her cap and hair curls remain bold and recognizable. However those original fine details are lost and replaced by flat areas.
Good: If your 1880 silver dollar has endured extensive wear it is described as 'good' condition. Despite a large loss of detail Liberty's portrait is clearly separate of the field. A few lines of hair curls show behind the base of her neck. Although heavily worn some folds to the cap are visible. A once protective rim is now all but gone and close to merging with the lettering.
Coin Values | CoinStudy Articles
1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Mint Marks
Date by Date
In Depth Morgan Silver Dollar Value
1878 to 1921
1878 | 1885 | 1892 | 1899 |
1879 | 1886 | 1893 | 1900 |
1880 | 1887 | 1894 | 1901 |
1881 | 1888 | 1895 | 1902 |
1882 | 1889 | 1896 | 1903 |
1883 | 1890 | 1897 | 1904 |
1884 | 1891 | 1898 | 1921 |
Every collector admires these large silver coins, every collector wants one. Their popularity is immense. Worth over $24.55 each because of silver content alone. Check your coins with the grading images and value charts. Find a rare date, mintmark or a better condition coin and Morgan silver dollar values start climbing.
No surprise here, the large size and classic designs insure Silver Dollars are one of the favorites with collectors. Each series is covered in detail, with values listed for all dates and mintmarks, including more on your 1880 Morgan silver dollar value. Compare your coins to images in the sections 'How to grade Silver Dollars' and accurately discover how much your old dollars are worth.
★Coin Values Discovery finds.. 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar Value and..
It is an excellent index with images and text links to all coin series, from Cents to Gold. Value charts, grading images and descriptions uncovers the common to rare coin values found in your box of old coins.
Minimum Silver Value - A Good Place to Start
Many of your old US silver coin values are tied closely to the price of silver. Silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars are all heavy with 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today's high value of silver your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable. Today's Minimum Silver Coin Values
