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As with many other branch-mint Morgans, the 1879-O was once considered exceptionally scarce until bag quantities began appearing in the mid 20th century. Today, the 1879-O Morgan dollar is very common through at least MS65 though becomes more challenging above that, with piece grading MS66 or better considerably rare. PL and DMPLs are much scarcer still and extremely rare in grades of MS65 or higher.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7454
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1879
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1879-O
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,887,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7090
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Coin Value History
1879-O $1 MS
Value By Grade
1879-O $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$15,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1879-O $1 MS61 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 2,887,000....
$171
1879-O $1 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $97.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$114
1879-O $1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$207
1879-O $1 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$2,074
1879-O $1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$408
1879-O $1 MS60 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$139
1879-O $1 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (305/91). Mintage 2,887,000....
$1,020
1879-O $1 AU58 NGC. CDN: $84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$109
1879-O $1 MS66 PCGS. VAM-26. This variety shows a doubled 9 with heavy polishing lines in the bottom loop, a thread-like im...
$9,600
1879-O $1 O Over Horizontal O, VAM-4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/115)....
$104
1879-O $1 O Over Horizontal O, VAM-28, Top 100, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/30). NGC Census: (2/14). XF45....
$149
1879-O $1 GSA Soft Pack, AU50 NGC. Blue Envelope Included. NGC Census: (107/10942). PCGS Population: (384/15367). CDN: $60 ...
$134
1879-O $1 Morgan Dollar -- Struck 20% Off Center on a Blank -- VF30 NGC. ...
$6,900
1879-O $1 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (5/9736). PCGS Population: (2/14394). CDN: $37 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 2,887,...
$97
1879-O $1 Altered Surfaces--Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 94 suggests Altered Surfaces as the reason, or perhaps ...
$74
1879-O XF40--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details. The current ...
$16
1879-O $1 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$169
1879-O $1 AU55 NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$79
1879-O $1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 2,887,000....
$180
1879-O $1 MS65 NGC. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 2,887,000. ...
$2,196
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
Worth: $41 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
Worth: $50 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
Worth: $75 – $42,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
Worth: $70 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
Worth: $270 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $40 – $102,000
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $4,400
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $41 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $72 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $45 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $41 – $3,200
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