1879 Morgan Dollar
Morgan Dollar · 1878-1921
- Year / Mint 1879 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination $1
- Designer George T. Morgan
- Mintage 14,806,000
- Melt Value ~$50.62
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| XF-40 – XF-45 | $80 · $91 · $125 | 3 |
| AU-55 | $99–$125 | 5 |
| MS-61 | $115–$130 | 6 |
| MS-62 | $100 · $115 · $120 · $200 | 4 |
| MS-63 | $145–$200 | 25 |
| MS-64 | $220 · $220 · $225 | 3 |
Ask is the middle 50% of current asking prices on active eBay listings — what sellers are asking, not what a coin sold for, and not our valuation; grades shown without a designation are plain examples.
Listings observed 2026-08-09.
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Morgan Dollar (1878-1921)
- Denomination $1
- Designer George T. Morgan
- Composition 90% silver
- Metal content 0.7734 oz fine silver — about $51 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
- Weight 26.73 g
- Diameter 38.1 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 14,806,000
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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