Aug 17, 2017 the morgan dollar is a big coin with a big history. Get the best deals on proof morgan dollars 18781921 when you shop the largest online selection at. Due to limited availability andor volatility in the precious metal markets, prices of some items may be subject to change. Since then, scarcity and the elevated cost of silver have ignited a passion for these giant cartwheels. The invoice says nothing about a copy of a proof it just says 1878 morgan proof dollar. Bags upon bags of uncirculated morgan dollars along with some that had.
Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver dollar. Previous counterfeit morgan silver dollars have been identified with improper weights. Also, no 1895 cc morgan dollars exist, and only proofs were struck from philadelphia so no mint mark types exists. Mint issued the lastever 90% silver morgan dollars into circulation. Morgan silver dollars were minted between 1878 and 1904, and again during the year 1921. Furthermore, dates were struck below the bust of liberty and mint marks when present are below the wreath on the reverse. To participate in the forum you must log in or register. An extremely scarce quantity of dollars are sharply struck with highly reflective, proof like surfaces. Classic us coins proof morgan silver dollars for less. This silver was then struck into dollar coins, for which almost no one had any. The 1895 morgan silver dollar is known as the king of the morgan dollars because it is the rarest and one of the most valuable coins in the entire morgan dollar series. The morgan silver dollar was in general circulation from 1878 to 1921. Aug 15, 2017 join me as i show you how to spot fake morgan silver dollars. Us coin facts us mint sets us proof sets us pattern coins us coin grading us coin history us commemorative history us.
Produced from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921, the morgan dollar was the result of the mining lobby pressuring the treasury to coin all silver it purchased into silver dollars. Hundreds of thousands of these coins were melted down, but a surprisingly large number of morgans still exist and can be found in uncirculated condition. To fully understand the history of these 90% silver beauties, we first have to go back to the era of our nations great gold and silver rushes particularly 1859 and. A guide book of morgan silver dollars, 5th edition. A complete history and price guide the official red book leroy c. Buy carson city morgan cc silver dollars carson city morgan dollar sets. The prized coins were consigned to the history books, thus ending a shining story. Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver dollar was in circulation longer than any other. Despite significant gold and silver mining in nevada, the mint did not produce coins in any great numbers until the production of silver dollar coins was mandated by the blandallison act of 1878, the year the morgan silver dollar was born. Looking to see how much your morgan silver dollar is worth. Jul 15, 2014 while many mint state or proof morgan silver dollars sell at auctions for thousands of dollars, the value usually drops to a figure much closer to just the melt value of the silver for circulated coins. This practice continued until the depletion of the silver reserve in 1904.
And that in combination with many years of hype has greatly enhanced its value through the years. Morgan dollar photos, mintage, specifications, errors. It would also pay for you to buy a copy of the red book a guide to united states coins. The first coins struck were seated liberty type silver dollars, followed by a number of gold coins. The real 1804 silver dollars professional coin grading. Morgan silver dollars 18781921 littleton coin company. But now, you can enhance your collection with your own privately minted, nonmonetary 1895p morgan tribute proof, clad in 71 mg of. If you do not have a free apmex account set up yet, you will be prompted to set one up in order to receive a text. Morgan silver dollar coins 18781921 morgan silver dollar. Image of the alleged 1964 morgan dollar from the cover of a guide book to morgan silver. Carson city, new orleans, philadelphia, and san francisco. All this drama has heightened the allure of the 1804 dollar. David bowers, a guide book of morgan silver dollars, 6th edition.
Fake 1885cc morgan dollar in fake gsa holder coinweek. Writing in the 1982 book the morgan and peace dollar textbook, wayne miller enumerates five classes of branch mint proof morgan dollars. It always carries a premium value because of very low production, making it the rarest 1879 morgan dollar. When silver dollar production resumed in 1921, the peace silver dollar design was not ready for the coining presses. Morgan dollars contain threequarters of an ounce of 90% silver, mined from nevadas legendary comstock lode, and are known as a silver cartwheel, because of how light reflects off the. These silver dollar coins are sold as singles, rolls or bags. Still, silver dollars amounting to the hundreds of millions remained in treasury and bank vaults. Get the best deals on morgan silver dollar book when you shop the largest. Morgan designed the coin, which featured a profile of lady liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. Now you can own your own copy of the 1889 cc morgan recreated as a privately minted, nonmonetary tribute proof clad in 71 mg of.
Buy carson city morgan dollars morgan cc silver dollars. A guide book of morgan silver dollars whitman publishing. Millions were minted between 1878 and 1904, yet very few were ever issued in superb proof quality. Morgans design featured a profiled bust of liberty on the obverse and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse. Join me as i show you how to spot fake morgan silver dollars. An extremely scarce quantity of dollars are sharply struck with highly reflective, prooflike surfaces. Whats the scoop on the 1964 morgans being sold on tv. A guide book of morgan silver dollars, 2nd edition also includes a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, plus a new section on nevercirculated pattern coins.
The birth of americas beautiful morgan dollar minted from 18781904, and once again in 1921, the morgan silver dollar is one of americas most popular collectible coins. Morgan dollars 1878 1904 ngc sets silver dollars 1878 1935 vam varieties. The bradford exchange phony coin 1878 morgan proof dollar. A guide book of morgan silver dollars, 5th edition q david bowers on. Morgan dollar books comprehensive catalog and encyclopedia of morgan and peace dollars comprehensive catalogue and encyclopedia of u. The last morgan dollar was struck in 1921, this is a eisenhower bicentennial dollar, more than 200 million were made from 1975 to 1976 and is likely face value. Acquire the rarest morgan silver dollar variations with the greatest u. At first glance, the counterfeit coin gsa holder looks similar to a genuine one. It is an excellent index with images and text links to all coin series, from cents to gold. While many mint state or proof morgan silver dollars sell at auctions for thousands of dollars, the value usually drops to a figure much closer to just the melt value of the silver for circulated coins. Morgan will always be remembered for his most famous coin. Morgan dollar tribute proofs national collectors mint. Few coins hold the lasting allure of the morgan silver dollar.
Above is an example of a fake 1895cc morgan dollar, and it has the same appearance as the other fake silver dollar images, with disproportionate lettersnumbers. If you decide to have them graded make sure you send them to the tpg that keeps them in the original gsa holders. Morgan silver dollars are especially famous for the number of prooflike and deep mirror prooflike specimens to be had, though they are still harder to collect than regular morgans. What is the value of a 1976 morgan silver dollar answers. The morgan silver dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and then again in 1921. This stunning dark grey toned example exhibits deep watery fields with colorful bands of blue along the lower rims. Classic us coins proof morgan silver dollars for less than. A guide book of morgan silver dollars whitman publishing, llc bowers series david bowers on. A guide book of morgan silver dollars whitman publishing, llc bowers series. In 1921 it was decided to coin additional silver dollars, and the morgan design, unused since 1904, was resurrected for further use. In many cases, they less than half the weight of a true morgan silver dollar.
A dollar value in precious metal of 6100 of one cent. Jan 09, 2018 at first glance, the counterfeit coin gsa holder looks similar to a genuine one. Why are nonmint 1889 cc morgan silver dollars worth so much. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the seated liberty dollar, ceased due to the passage of the coinage act of.
Heralded as boasting the best of all the silver dollar designs, the morgan was an immediate hit with us citizens when it was released back in 1878. National collectors mint announces the special striking of the cook islands noncirculating legal tender 1964 morgan dollar. My dad bought a 1878 morgan proof dollar no mint markings. That is even true of au almost uncirculated examples that retain all of their details.
The coins that spanned six decades of american history. The most valuable 1879 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the carson city mint. The morgan dollar is a big coin with a big history. Apr, 2020 1878 morgan silver dollar value your 1878 morgan silver dollar value is a minimum of.
States coinsthe legendary red bookprices for highgrade proof. Morgan varieties proof coin collection, a firstever exclusive presentation from the bradford exchange mint. To fully understand the history of these 90% silver beauties, we first have to go back to the era of our nations great gold and silver rushes particularly 1859 and the great comstock lode. The bradford exchange phony coin 1878 morgan proof. An important morgan silver dollar grade modifier is the deep mirror proof like phenomena. Morgan and peace silver dollars the vam book a guide book of morgan silver dollars official red book the top 100 morgan dollar varieties. David bowers notes the article in his third edition of the morgan dollar. Counterfeit coin fake 1885cc morgan dollar in fake gsa. A brief history of the guide book of morgan silver dollars. David bowers offers an engaging portrait of the countrys most popular classic coin. But what about those real 1804 silver dollars the ones that were actually made in 1804. Morgan silver dollar the basics and what you should know.
Some prooflikes and deep prooflikes are rare in high grades. In the fifth edition of a guide book of morgan silver dollars, q. A customer care representative will always advise you of any price change prior to processing your order. The fake 1885cc morgan dollar, however, is far more obvious. Profile of the 1895 proof morgan silver dollar roosevelt silver dime values and prices. They sell both clad and solid silver versions, though the solid silver ones are only 12 troy oz. Discussion in us coins forum started by dtrain, aug 27, 2017. Imo if you have a 1878 cc and 1881 cc gsa silver dollar, it would pay for you to have them graded by ngc or pcgs. What may have appeared to be a modest premium over the melt value of just 10% is nearly 50% in reality. The june 1898 issue of the numismatist included an article by george w. Get the silver morgan dollars you desire when the silver coins become available. Theres a lot to learn about them, and while this video doesnt have everything i hope it helps you in your pursuit of knowledge. Morgan proof collection from the bradford exchange mint makes it easy to claim your own copy of each and every. The 1879 morgan silver dollar was produced in four mints.
Cdn publishing, llc does not buy or sell collectible coins or currency and users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. Buying silver morgan dollars to complete your collection is easier when you take advantage of the apmex alertme button. Richly plated in genuine silver with numismatic proof quality, each silver dollar magnificently recaptures each coveted variations subtle details even the rarest. Value charts, grading images and descriptions uncovers 1881 morgan silver dollar value also all common to rare coin values found in your box of old coins. When the silver dollar you desire is out of stock, simply click on the alertme button located under the product. The coin comprised 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper and was struck at. An important morgan silver dollar grade modifier is the deep mirror prooflike phenomena. Among morgan silver dollars, those of the carson city mint hold a special. In december 1921 a new design, the peace dollar, appeared. The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. If this really is a cook island coin copy does not need to be on it but it is. These silver dollar coins would be great additions to any collector. What is the value of an 1878 silver dollar copy answers. You can find coin values and coin prices for all morgan silver dollars 18781904, 1921.