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Morgan proof collection from the bradford exchange mint makes it easy to claim your own copy of each and every morgan proof design ever issued. The highest mintage morgan dollars came in 1921, when coins were produced in large quantities at the philadelphia, denver, and san francisco mints. The ngc coin explorer is a complete morgan dollars reference guide. The complete carson city morgan silver dollar tribute proof collection. Many are worth a significant premium due to collector demand often raising the value far above silver bullion price. 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. Above is an example of a fake 1895 cc morgan dollar, and it has the same appearance as the other fake silver dollar images, with disproportionate lettersnumbers.

Absence of wear, bright colorful toned luster and lack of contact marks sets this coin. Additionally, according to estimates, only 100,000 to 25,000 of these dollar coins avoiding getting melted down for silver. For that reason, mintage of 1889cc morgans didnt begin until september 9, 1889, and as a result only 350,000 were able to be minted. The 27 most valuable morgan dollars the coin values blog. 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. Key dates, rarities, and varieties the morgan silver dollars listed below are worth considerably more than common morgan silver dollars in any condition. What is the value of an 1878 silver dollar copy answers. For one, because multiple types of the coin were minted every year, the. This 1889 morgan silver dollar minted in carson city, nevada also has a high. You can find coin values and coin prices for all morgan silver dollars 18781904, 1921.

How much is a 1889 morgan silver dollar with a copy number. Additionally those struck by the philadelphia mint have different unique. Slabbed coins are placed in special holders and graded by various coingrading companies to. Branch mint proofs and non proof special strikings are different topics. For sale 1928 auctions 6 wishlist 26 collection 25.

Classic us coins proof morgan silver dollars for less than. Theres a lot to learn about them, and while this video doesnt have everything i hope it helps you in your pursuit of knowledge. David bowers offers an engaging portrait of the countrys most popular classic coin. Unlike other low mintage carson city issues, virtually none of this date was dispersed in the gsa sales. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is. He not only is selling this, but also has listed many other rare key date coins from the u. Simply too many counterfeit 1889cc morgan dollars exist, and with prices as high as they are for the coin, buying an authenticated piece is by.

For one, because multiple types of the coin were minted every year, the exact type you own will play into the asking price. What is the value of 1889 morgan silver dollar replica from carson city mint copy g00387. Of interest to collectors, 1878 is the first year of the popular morgan dollar series. A secondary key date is the 1889cc morgan dollar, which had a mintage of 350,000. The 1889 issue, like its earlier counterparts exhibited great strike quality and many coins originally had a prooflike finish.

Morgan dollars 18781921 price guide and values ngc. These were mostly snagged into circulation by a populace needing new silver coins, and as a result 1889 cc morgans in mint state are among the most valuable of morgan dollars. The coin itself looks authentic but, as already mentioned, we cant make out the mintmark enough to be able to determine its authenticity as an 1889cc morgan dollar. It measures 39 mm silver dollar size and weighs one ounce. In this second edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian q. Americans love to collect the big morgan silver dollar. As rare as morgan silver dollars are, the 1889 proof is another coin that should never be bought unless it has been slabbed. Branch mint proofs and nonproof special strikings are different topics. Morgan silver dollars were minted between 1878 and 1904, and again during the year 1921. Shop 1889cc morgan dollar, ef, uncertified and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. Millions were minted between 1878 and 1904, yet very few were ever issued in superb proof quality. Buy morgan dollars online, morgan silver dollar golden. This 1889cc morgan dollar has been certified as ms63 by ngc one of.

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 1873, which also ended the free coining of silver. View the image to the right, its uncirculated condition stands out as far better than most surviving 1889 silver dollars. Classic us coins proof morgan silver dollars for less. Call 800 3759006 to order 1889cc morgan dollar replica proof at apmex. Unsure of the metal content although it appears to be silver. Morgan dollar tribute proofs national collectors mint. No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of the united states. After years of being minted, the morgan silver dollar is still among the most popular coins sold in the country and is also advised as a smart investment, due to its low mintage averages and 90% silver content. Like other morgan dollars bearing the famous cc mintmark, this coin has a bit of a story behind it. Call 800 3759006 to order 1889 cc morgan dollar replica proof at apmex. 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. Apr 06, 2017 proof morgan silver dollars were minted in philadelphia from 1878 to 1904 and possibly in 1921. Most morgan dollars are relatively common and circulated examples are often worth little. A pcgs graded 1889cc morgan dollar supposedly graded at au50.

After being closed for four years, the carson city mint resumed coining operations in late 1889. The allinclusive book titled the comprehensive catalog and. We offer competitive silver prices on 1 oz silver rounds and secure 247 online ordering. Founded in 1994, the company has grown from a small twoperson operation to a company of more than 50 people. Only two examples of the branch mint 1883 cc dollar are known today, and only two were believed to have struck by the chapmans, as mentioned in their june 1889 auction. Morgan silver dollars 18781921 littleton coin company. Prior to 1889, the last morgan dollar struck at carson city was the 1885 issue.

Jul 15, 2014 additionally, according to estimates, only 100,000 to 25,000 of these dollar coins avoiding getting melted down for silver. There are between three and five proof 1803 silver dollars that are known to. The morgan dollar is a big coin with a big history. 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.

For that reason, mintage of 1889 cc morgans didnt begin until september 9, 1889, and as a result only 350,000 were able to be minted. Compare these prices to the 1889 o and s morgan dollar in similar condition. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location. Feb 03, 2012 the coin itself looks authentic but, as already mentioned, we cant make out the mintmark enough to be able to determine its authenticity as an 1889 cc morgan dollar. Morgan silver dollar the basics and what you should know. 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. Theres a lot to learn about them, and while this video doesnt have everything i hope it. Morgan silver dollar values and prices the spruce crafts. This coin does not have the word copy distinguishing it. The morgan dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. Morgan dollars are among the most popular united states coins around, and they are found in the collections of countless collectors new and seasoned alike. A pcgs graded 1889 cc morgan dollar supposedly graded at au50. Any examples of 1889 cc morgan silver dollars are scarce, but typical examples have grades of vf or worse.

Why are nonmint 1889 cc morgan silver dollars worth so much. These were mostly snagged into circulation by a populace needing new silver coins, and as a result 1889cc morgans in mint state are among the most valuable of morgan dollars. By 1964, the vast hoard of morgan silver dollars had been exhausted save for a few million coins. 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. Opens in a new window opens an external site opens an external site in a new window. My dad bought a 1878 morgan proof dollar no mint markings. As far as determining a price for the morgan silver dollar is concerned, you can do so by taking into consideration just a few key factors. Unfortunately, it seems that a majority of these eventually made their way to the melting pot, making these even rarer than the low mintage suggests. A secondary key date is the 1889 cc morgan dollar, which had a mintage of 350,000. The bradford exchange phony coin 1878 morgan proof.

Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver dollar was in circulation longer than any other. Buy carson city morgan dollars morgan cc silver dollars. Are you going to collect circulated coins or uncirculated coins. Mar 31, 2005 americans love to collect the big morgan silver dollar. National collectors mint is a nationally recognized coin and collectibles company located in purchase, ny. In reality, however, it is an alteration made from two coins. Cc morgan silver dollars are sought after far and wide by both the most experienced of coin collectors as well as numismatic novices. Aug 17, 2017 the morgan dollar is a big coin with a big history. Most of the few remaining coins got heavily circulated, and many of the existing examples have damage.

The coin is named after its designer, united states mint assistant engraver. 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. Other than the 1889 cc morgan dollar, the only other significantly priced issue for that year is the proof morgan silver dollar. Top 25 most valuable morgan silver dollars sold on ebay for july 2015. Cuba peso 1932 and 1953 1853 half cent ngc vf35 c1 for sale.