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The 1880-S Morgan dollar is an extremely common coin in all circulated grades as well as MS grades through the Gem levels, including MS66. MS67s and MS68s are much more challenging though also offer collectors -- particularly type collectors -- a reasonable opportunity to own a Morgan dollar in what is otherwise an esoteric grade range for this series. Registry set collectors vie for the rare opportunity to own a Morgan dollar in MS69, and this issue fields a handful at that incredible grade level, though for a price that is well beyond the financial means of most collector. PLs and DMPLs are proportionately scarcer than typical MS examples but widely available for this issue.
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.
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Key to Collecting: The 1880-S is a delightful Morgan dollar, usually combining excellent strike and luster with a plentiful supply of pieces in the marketplace. Indeed, among Morgan dollars of the early (1878–1904) years, the 1880-S is second only to the 1881-S in terms of availability. The majority of Mint State pieces in existence today were released during the dispersal of the Treasury hoard from 1962 through 1964.
Surface Quality: The 1880-S is usually seen quite well struck. Only a small percentage of pieces have weak striking and these can be easily enough avoided by the discriminating buyer. As is true of other Morgan dollar dates, certification services do not take striking into consideration. Most 1880-S dollars have deep, frosty luster of great beauty.
Prooflike Coins: Prooflike coins are not unusual.
Mintage and Distribution: Similar to several other San Francisco Mint issues of the era, much of the mintage of the 1880-S seems to have been stored in the mint, remaining there by at least 1913. Many were paid out over time, including in the 1950’s. In The Forecaster, September 15, 1971, John Kamin estimated that about 1,600,000 more came out during the Treasury release, mostly in 1963.
VARIETIES:
The 1880-S exists in many different die varieties. VAM-8, 9, 10, and 11, are overdated from 1879, but the features are not boldly defined. However, for dedicated VAM enthusiasts these are worth seeking. For the 1880-S, S mintmark punches of two different sizes were used. These are neither widely noticed nor collected except by VAM enthusiasts. VAM-35 has a large open mintmark tilted left.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7476
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1880
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:
1880-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
8,900,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7118
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Coin Value History
1880-S $1 MS
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1880-S $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$96,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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1880-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $77 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$159
1880-S $1 MS65 ANACS. Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$195
1880-S $1 MS66 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$305
1880-S $1 MS67 NGC. ...
$793
1880-S $1 MS63 NGC. CDN: $72.99 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$99
1880-S $1 8/7 Checkmark, VAM-12, MS62 NGC. A Hit List 40 Variety. Medium S. Authentic Hand-signed, Wayne Miller....
$119
1880-S $1 MS68+ NGC. CAC. VAM-31....
$8,400
1880-S $1 Morgan Dollar, Uncertified. Ex: Redfield Collection. Housed in a red Mint State 65 Paramount holder....
$228
1880-S $1 MS61 NGC. Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$149
1880-S $1 VAM-16 AU50 ANACS....
$53
1880-S $1 VAM-30 AU58 ANACS....
$47
1880-S $1 NGC AU55
$65
1880-S $1 Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/162464). NGC Census: (0/154800). Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$94
1880-S $1 MS69 PCGS. CAC. ...
$162,000
1880-S $1 NGC MS60
$51
1880-S $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details Net XF45. Vam-11 Hot-50. NGC Census: (2/92533). PCGS Population (4/102001). Mintage:...
$21
1880-S $1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/100442). NGC Census: (3/90301). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$23
1880-S $1 MS64+ NGC. CDN: $110.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$149
1880-S $1 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $139 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$317
1880-S $1 MS66 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 8,900,000. ...
$342
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