1888-S Morgan Dollar
Morgan Dollar · 1878-1921
- Year / Mint 1888 · S (San Francisco)
- Denomination $1
- Designer George T. Morgan
- Mintage 657,000
- Better date
- Melt Value ~$50.62
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| XF-40 – XF-45 | $190 · $195 · $255 | 3 |
| AU-53 | $260 · $265 · $295 | 3 |
| AU-55 | $280–$345 | 5 |
| AU-58 | $450–$460 | 5 |
| MS-62 | $555–$700 | 5 |
| MS-63 | $955–$1,100 | 8 |
| MS-63 CAC | $1,275 · $1,350 · $1,425 | 3 |
| MS-64 | $1,300 · $1,300 · $1,300 · $1,450 | 4 |
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 2026-08-15.
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 657,000
- Mint mark S
History
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