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1886-S $1 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
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While this coin grew somewhat more common over the decades with the discovery bag quantities in the mid 20th century. Still, it is a scarce coin, but one that can be had for a price. It is certainly more common in circulated grades than uncirculated, where pieces become notably scarce above MS63 and somewhat rare in MS65. A tiny handful are known above MS66. PLs and DMPLs are very scarce and extremely rare in Gem levels.

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: 7538
Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1886
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: 1886-S
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 750,000
Coinage Type: Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years: 1878-1921
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7170
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Coin Value History
1886-S $1 MS
Value By Grade
1886-S $1 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
GSID:7538 PCGS:7170 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $72,000 $1,234
MS67 - $54,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1886-S $1 Paramount MS64 NGC. Ex: Redfield Collection. CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 750,000....
$1,159
Sold 2/11/2026
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 750,000....
$268
Sold 1/21/2026
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 750,000. ...
$2,440
Sold 1/17/2026
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1886-S $1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 750,000. ...
$512
Sold 1/14/2026
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1886-S $1 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 750,000....
$336
Sold 12/31/2025
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1886-S $1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 750,000. ...
$690
Sold 12/24/2025
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1886-S $1 AU53 PCGS. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 750,000. ...
$204
Sold 12/17/2025
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1886-S $1 XF40 PCGS. CDN: $108.55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 750,000. ...
$124
Sold 11/5/2025
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 MS61 NGC. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 750,000. ...
$456
Sold 10/29/2025
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Given the legions of Morgan dollar collectors, it is time to sit up and take serious note of any...
$24,000
Sold 10/6/2025
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 XF45 PCGS. Mintage 750,000. ...
$119
Sold 9/10/2025
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 VF35 CACG. Mintage 750,000. ...
$100
Sold 4/21/2025
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 AU50 PCGS. Mintage 750,000. ...
$192
Sold 1/29/2025
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 MS60 ANACS. Mintage 750,000. ...
$330
Sold 4/24/2024
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (38/5415). PCGS Population: (47/8905). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 750,0...
$81
Sold 4/3/2024
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (20/5354). PCGS Population: (33/8914). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage...
$79
Sold 10/11/2023
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 PCGS VF20
$90
Sold 7/18/2022
DLRC
1886-S $1 MS67 PCGS. ...
$55,200
Sold 1/10/2019
Heritage Auctions
1886-S $1 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/6399). NGC Census: (11/4026). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$44
Sold 2/10/2015
Heritage Auctions
$3,042
Sold 5/27/2012
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