Bordering the rim of the coin are the words e pluribus unum, the coin s date of issue and stars, 1 to. Protect and display your morgan dollar in style by adding an attractive album or holder to your order. In addition to the coins listed above, you can invest in a wide variety of coins from a reputable dealer online, without having to visit your local coin shop, and have them delivered directly to your door with. This issue features the mintmark s for the san francisco mint just above the denomination. The 1889 s morgan silver dollar was minted in a comparatively small quantity. This 1889 carson city mint morgan silver dollar is graded as being in. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The 1879 error morgan silver dollar coin with display box. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we send out to grading service companies after we receive them.
At the time of minting, nearly all 1889s dollars went into storage, mostly at the san francisco mint. Coupled with the coins size, silver content, beautiful design and high mintages its no wonder its coin collectors most favorite coin. Jan 02, 2012 1889 morgan silver dollar, no mint mark. Redfield collection, or us silver dollar, paramount international coin corp.
The edges are reeded, and denticles can be found on both the obverse and reverse of the coin. Beiqian best morgan silver dollars 18041926 coin collectingsilver dollar usa old original pre morgan dollar goodservice 1895. They were struck every year from 1878 to 1904 and revived again in 1921 for a single year. If you have a large silver dollar dated 1889 it s called a morgan dollar. The 1889 issue was another fine example of the exceptional quality morgan dollars the carson city mint was known for. Absent since 1886, ccmint coins not only returned to the morgan dollar lineup, but they did so in grand fashion, in terms of their modernday values. Morgan dollars among stars in heritage long beach auction. As rare as morgan silver dollars are, the 1889 proof is another coin that should never be bought unless it has been slabbed. This was due to the fact that the spanish pieces of eight were legal tender in the u. The weight is off by too much which pretty much guarantees that it s a fake. Listed below are some of the best choices for silver coins as an investment. All i collect are morgans, and i am having a hard time finding visual faults with the 1889 cc. The morgan silver dollar, though out of production for more than 100 years at this point, is easily one of the most popular coins ever produced by the us mint. Unfollow 1889 cc morgan silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The bradford exchange mint is not associated with the united states government or the u. What may stand out to most coin collectors about 1889 morgan silver dollars is the return of the carson city mint issues. Unfollow 1889 silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It shows lady liberty wearing a phrygian cap with the word liberty spelled out on her hair band. Morgan silver dollars made between 1879 and 1899 with a hub that left a narrow gap between the eagle s neck on the reverse and its rightfacing wing. The most valuable 1889 morgan silver dollar carries the cc mintmark used by the carson city mint.
Junk silver coins silver half dollars how to buy silver coins. There are many varieties and overdates, which makes it one of the most famous and highly collected u. Discussion in what s it worth started by visp, jan 2, 2012. Other than the 1889cc morgan dollar, the only other significantly priced issue for that year is the proof morgan silver dollar. Morgan silver dollars are one of the most popular series of united states coins amongst coin collectors. Standard shipping is free of charge, if you would like your coin sent priority mail for a nominal charge please select that option at checkout. From modern date coins to obsolete denominations to commemorative coins, the variety and challenges that make up collecting united states coins can keep your interest in coin collecting going for lifetime. Morgan creation has become america s most collected, famous, and abundant silver dollar. Cleaning silver coins with baking soda the second coin selected for cleaning was a 1944d walking liberty half dollar. Morgan silver dollar uncirculated 1880s golden eagle coins.
The 1893o morgan silver dollar counterfeit had a wide gap. It s sad that such a beautiful piece of history has been converted into a tool by unscrupulous rare coin dealers to rip off america s precious metals buyers. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. Aug 25, 2007 hey guys, the other day i was at my school s library looking around some old history books and i ran into a book with a really old paper dollar inside. I personally dont like the comments about the coin. If they are not professionally cleaned, it takes away from the value very much. When it comes to a coin that is more than 100 years old, determining an accurate price is something that is not very difficult. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin. This piece of history will instantly add value to your personal collection. Im iffy if someone writes that they are not qualified to comment on the coin but hten go on to say that it s a cameo full of luster etc. Govt cc morgan silver dollars recreated as privately minted 71 mg. Money metals exchange offers silver coins at highly. Our price guide shows the value of a 1889 morgan dollar.
Shop by grade such as ms 63, ungraded, ms 65 1889 year morgan us dollars for sale ebay. Order 1889cc morgan dollar ms61 dmpl pcgs at apmex or call 800 3759006. The 1889 morgan dollar had the highest mintage of any issue struck from 1878 to 1904, yet it is an important condition rarity that is seldom encountered in grades finer than ms65, and rarely finer than ms66. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays market. Despite this fact, the issue does remain relatively available for collectors. The 1889 cc morgan silver dollar has a couple of angles that make it a collector s favorite. This includes both circulated and mint state specimens. 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. It ran until 1885, went on a hiatus, and resumed operations in 1889, after which it ran until 1893. Unlike silver dollars produced in the years prior to the morgans release, the morgan silver dollar boasted imagery that was intricate and beautiful in its design. Until at least the mid1920s, the 1889 s was considered to be the rarest of all morgan dollars. This 1944 walker was minted at the denver mint with a mintage of 9,769,000. Junk silver coins silver quarters and dimes junk silver coins silver half dollars how to buy silver coins. Morgan was the engraver who became famous for designing many. Take, for example, happening upon an elderly woman who is selling her deceased husband s silver dollar collection which just so happens to contain an authentic 1889 cc morgan dollar. Our price guide shows the value of a 1889s morgan dollar. The ngc coin explorer is a free, online coin collecting guide.
Money metals exchange offers silver coins at highly competitive prices. The gold dollar or gold onedollar piece is a gold coin that was struck as a regular issue by the united states bureau of the mint from 1849 to 1889. Numismatic scholars have concluded that perhaps 250,000 to 325,000 of the 1889 cc dollars were melted, making this date one of the scarcest in the entire morgan silver dollar series. Mintproducts circulated morgan silver dollars 1889o.
Value of 1889cc silver morgan dollar sell rare coins. Each 1889 morgan silver dollar is made of 90% silver and 10% copper and weigh 26. Value of 1889s morgan dollar rare silver dollar buyers. The number of coins produced in a year determines each date s relative rarity. Mintproducts uncirculated morgan silver dollars 1889o. Minting information, specifications, characteristics, current melt value, and past sales prices.
Just as with other coins, there are many factors that go into determining a silver dollar s value. The ngc coin explorer is a complete morgan dollars reference guide. You are bidding on the exact coin s in the photograph. Slabbed coins are placed in special holders and graded by various coingrading companies to determine what condition the actual coin is in. Infographic exposes how morgan silver dollars are used to fleece investors. Trusted expert on morgan silver dollars brilliant uncirculated condition. The 1889 issue, like its earlier counterparts exhibited great strike quality and many coins originally had a prooflike finish. What is the value of an 1889 us morgan silver dollar answers. Well learn about the various mints of the 1879 morgan dollars and what influences their values in today s market. Unsure of the metal content although it appears to be silver. Literally billions of morgan silver dollars were minted in philadelphia, san francisco s, new orleanso, carson citycc and denverd mints between 1878 and 1904 and then again in 1921. For example, most morgan silver dollars have mintages in the low millions of coins.
It always carries a premium value because of very low production, making it the rarest 1889 morgan dollar. The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more. Unlike silver dollars produced in the years prior to the morgans release, the morgan silver dollar boasted imagery that was intricate and beautiful in its. The 1879 silver dollar mint marks and values in todays.
It s completely different than the ones from today, it s from 1889 and it s black, with a black eagle in the middle and a blue 1 to the left and a blue seal to the right. More kindle book deals kindle singles newsstand manage content and devices advanced search kindle store. Compare these prices to the 1889 o and s morgan dollar in similar condition. Add this 1889s morgan silver dollar to your cart today. As noted, it was considered to be a great rarity for many years. Some of the more notable dates of morgan dollars found in this hoard are. At one time it was considered to be among the rarest of all morgan dollars, until many bags came on the market in the late 1930s to the 1950s. Collectors are always searching for silver dollars in top condition, they study closely the amount of wear on silver dollars. Buy 1878 1889 certified morgan dollars online securely with golden eagle coins. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The 1889 cc is a valuable coin, which puts it high on the counterfeit list. Why are nonmint 1889 cc morgan silver dollars worth so much. Judge condition and accurately find 1887 morgan silver dollar value determining the condition of your coin is one of the subtle but important parts of placing a value.
One of the joys of collecting united states coins is the great diversity of coins that you can collect. Due to this extremely high mintage, the 1889 morgan is quite easily obtainable today up to and including gem. Finally, a few bags broke on the market in 1937, and many in the early 1940s, after which the 1889s became common. A universe in which victorian science has breached the barrier of earth s atmosphere and is. We offer competitive silver prices on morgan dollars 1878 1904 pcgs date specific and secure 247 online ordering. The 1889 morgan silver dollar was produced in four mints. This is the highest mintage of any morgan in the entire series.
Carson city, new orleans, philadelphia, and san francisco. By taking into consideration the condition of the coin, you will be able to determine an accurate price. What is the value of an 1889 us morgan silver dollar. This collectible 1889 p morgan silver dollar makes a great addition to any collection. Sam shows off a pair of 1889 morgan silver dollars and explains why one coin is worth so much more compared to the other. With a mintage of 700,000, the 1889s morgan dollar buy on ebay is one of the lower mintage issues of the series. Your 1889 morgan silver dollar value rises quickly once determined it s a rare mint marked issue and especially when accurately graded. Buy morgan silver dollar uncirculated 1880 s online 247 with golden eagle coins. Get a free appraisal for rare morgan silver dollars. This is best way to safeguard your investment in an 1889 morgan silver dollar. The 1879 silver dollar was one of the coins produced during this time.
The morgan silver dollar was a result of this surplus amount of silver bought by the u. Save 1889 silver dollar to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Well learn about the various mints of the 1879 morgan dollars and what influences their values in todays market. But simplifying everything down, what makes one silver dollar worth more than another. A keydate 1889cc morgan dollar in ms64 dmpl with a green cac sticker is a highlight of heritages sept. I have sold gold and silver for a large, reputable precious. Value of 1889 morgan dollar rare silver dollar buyers. How much is an 1889 silver certificate dollar worth. Coupled with the coin s size, silver content, beautiful design and high mintages it s no wonder it s coin collectors most favorite coin. Offerings of higher grade coins are apt to be one at a time instead of by the roll or bag. That said, it would only be worth the melt value of the silver content which is.
The carson city mint was a branch of the united states mint in carson city, nevada. Most of the coins in the redfield hoard were morgan silver dollars. I have this picture from a chinese counterfeit ring, look at the date. Find the perfect deal for 1889 year morgan us dollars with free shipping on many items at ebay. Rare s 1889 s morgan silver dollar very tough high redbook.
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