1883 Morgan Dollar

Hooray for silver as it is still slowly going up but no where near the highs of a few years ago. Silver will stay below $30 for a while since the economy and the world is relatively stable. The lack of U.S. involvement in Syria did stabilize the market further. It is still odd how world events affects metals so much when realistically the amount of silver reserves never changes and actually get s bigger.

1883 is a common year and the value in low grades is just above metal value but it is easy to own. Keep these common Morgans in a cool, dry, and dark place for safe keeping and when you need to get some quick cash then do not be afraid to sell them.

While I am all for collecting I am not much for investing. Too many people hoard coins then live miserable lives and after death the relatives sell the coins for a fraction of their worth. Sell a handful of common Morgans to pay for current things is fine and you should not feel like you are missing any future opportunities. Your current mental and financial health should always be a priority.

Here's the stat for this coin...
Type/Country: 1 Dollar / United States
Year: 1883
Mintage: 12,290,000
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
Value: $23.00 in F-12

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1890 Morgan Dollar

Have a 1900 silver dollar and want to know its value?

Silver is slowly getting to $25.00 per ounce which should be the new normal. It was undervalue at $18.00 and now we may see an upswing in all metals due to world issues and holiday sales. This is another common Morgan that is great to invest in.

When picking up Morgan Dollars for investment try and make sure LIBERTY is clear and there are no major scratches or gouges. Aside from those points everything else is fine, toning, weak spots, gunk, and even cleaning will not affect silver value.

Here's the stat for this coin...
Type/Country: 1 Dollar / United States
Year: 1890
Mintage: 16,802,000
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
Value: $20.00 in F-12

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1900-O Morgan Dollar

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It is faded, tarnished, and scratched. It is also 113 years old, from New Orleans, and silver. So which side wins? Neither the fact that over 12 million were made means this is common and in low grade is still just junk silver.

Invest in silver now because it still is hovering around $20 and the world is getting less calm. I am not hoping for disaster but having some silver in your portfolio is a small security deposit in case of bad times.

Here's the stat for this coin...
Type/Country: 1 Dollar / United States
Year: 1900-O
Mintage: 12,590,000
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
Value: $20.00 in F-12

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1901-O Morgan Dollar

Have a Morgan silver dollar and want to know its value?

Common junk silver from 1901. Is that even possible? Yes it is. Not to mention it is also from the New Orleans mint. Even with all that in low grade you will only get melt value.

This coin was in bad shape the tarnish turned it greyish and kind of slick. Maybe it was in a fire but I think bad holder may have ruined this coin. The O above DO in DOLLAR reminds you about its New Orleans birth and in dollar coins that means little. New Orleans minted millions of silver and gold coins each year so they are rarely worth anything more than the Philadelphia mint, in some cases Phillies are worth much more.

Here's the stat for this coin...
Type/Country: 1 Dollar / United States
Year: 1901-O
Mintage: 13,320,000
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
Value: $20.00 in F-12

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1879 Morgan Silver Dollar

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Well Morgan and silver seems redundant but it is descriptive. Got this one from Eastern Numismatics back when they had them at 5 for $85 or something. Morgans are among the most collectible of U.S. coins and it is amazing that these chunky coins were once commonly circulating.

Silver dollars always keep great value. This coin can get all scratched and lose all collectors value and still gain in metal value every year. That is kind of true with all metal coins including clad coins, which why going back to the gold and silver standard is ridiculous since the market can easily be manipulated like all currencies.

As a coin it is the standard for all other American coins. Liberty on the front and an eagle on the back. The eagle is holding arrows and branches and is surrounded by a wreath. Thirteen stars on the front symbolize the first states and the two in the back are for decoration.

Here's the stat for this coin...
Type/Country: 1 Dollar / United States
Year: 1879
Mintage: 14,806,000
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
Value: $29.00 in VF-20

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1886 Morgan Dollar

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My last eBay purchase was this nice Morgan dollar. I bought for $23.50 plus shipping and handling. The coin is raw but marked MS-65.

MS-65 in a Morgan Dollar is described by having only light, scattered contact marks that are not distracting and strong luster with good eye appeal.

MS-64, which is what I believe this one is can be described by having a few scattered contact marks, good eye appeal and attractive luster.

This may fall into the MS-65 category but Morgan dollars are one of the most graded coin and submitting it professional would probably bring it in at MS-64.

Maybe one day I'll submit it to PCGS but not now.

Here's the stat for this coin...
Type: 1 Dollar-Morgan Dollar
Year: 1886
Mintage: 19,963,000
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
Value: $80.00 in MS-64 or $175.00 in MS-65

Price updated for 2012 and value went down $30.00 and $25.00 respectively since 2006.

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