6/22/2023 0 Comments Old silver dollar value chartThese are priced and traded based on silver content of the coin. Range on the above value chart are bullion quality silver dollars. Step 3: | Special Qualities Enhancing Value How to grade Morgan silver dollars follows a process judging the surface of the coin, comparing it to the video, images and descriptions. How to Video: Grading Morgan Silver DollarsĪn accurate grade of silver dollars is needed to place an accurate value on the coin. Note: Wide spread fading of the legend into the rim indicates a lower condition coin. One or two slight connections of the letters to the rim are the result of striking weakness in the area. Tops of lettering is free of the rim along most of the Legend. Many of the leaves of the wreath are flattened into groups but the wreath is complete in outline, no merging with the field. The right wing is often just touching the rim.įeather details remain visible on the lower parts of wings. Tips to the eagle's wing are outlined and free of the rim. An eagle is complete, lettering is readable and the wreath remains boldly outlined. Reverse: Features Identifying the Good Grade: All major designs on the reverse are recognizable. Along with a magnifying glass to get in close and recognize finer details separating grades. On the reverse feather details wear quickly and are a key factor to grade.Ī single light source such as a table/desk lamp is ideal to help cast a light brining out subtle details. For the obverse focus on the hair above the forehead, wear presents there first. Inspect both obverse and reverse to judge an overall condition. Morgan Silver Dollar Values are ConditionalĬompare your coins to the grading images below. The condition of a coin and the resulting grade have a large impact on Morgan silver dollar values. The process is known as "Grading" a coin. These old dollars are inspected closely and evaluated for wear and overall condition. Step 2: | Judging Condition | Identify Grade | Determine Value In the space below the ribbons tying the bow, and just above the "DO" of "Dollar", no mintmark confirms the Philadelphia mint struck the coin. Philadelphia continued the trend of no mintmark on its coinage with the Morgan silver dollar series. Philadelphia issues are judge carefully to recognize high grade examples that break away from bullion value to collector premium values. 1893, 1894, and 1899 are the scare issues matching low mintage years. Most years Philadelphia struck multi-million silver dollars, many years, tens of millions of coins. These huge numbers are reflected in affordable values on the chart for most dates. Philadelphia struck just over 305 million Morgan silver dollars of the total 657 million struck from all mints combined. "CC" Mintmark: Carson City Mint Struck the Coin Mintmarks were used by the branch mints to indicate their production, and are key to Morgan silver dollar values. Each mint variety is valued by demand on supplies and condition of the coin. Five mints were involved in production of the series over the years 1878 to 1921. Sets of the coins typically include each date and mintmark variety. Morgan silver dollars enjoy a large following of collectors. Mints and Mintmarks of the Morgan Silver Dollar Series A preference for peace is represented by an olive branch and ability to defend is noted by the eagle holding three arrows. A standing eagle on the reverse with wings upright is a strong symbol of national pride and National bird. Cotton bolls and cotton leaves within the design, are also well detailed. Above the band are wheat heads with easily recognizable grains and leaves. Liberty is adorned with a Liberty cap and band with "Liberty" inscribed. One of the features of the Morgan dollar is the fine detail throughout the design. Step 1: | Date and Mintmark Variety are Identified Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs.Īlthough these are wholesale Morgan silver dollar values, realize your coins are very popular and in strong demand. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Computed from dealer's price lists with various mark-up factors figured in. The above are wholesale Morgan Silver Dollar Values.
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