1897-S Morgan Dollar
Morgan Dollar · 1878-1921
- Year / Mint 1897 · S (San Francisco)
- Denomination $1
- Designer George T. Morgan
- Mintage 5,825,000
- Better date
- Melt Value ~$50.62
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| AU-53 | $100 · $115 · $130 · $175 | 4 |
| AU-58 | $93–$160 | 5 |
| MS-62 | $145–$205 | 6 |
| MS-63 | $225–$265 | 13 |
| MS-64 | $390–$500 | 10 |
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 2026-08-17.
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 5,825,000
- Mint mark S
History
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