Price Guide for 1883 Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
1883-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $38.00 – $2,500.00Uncirculated: $2.65 – $80,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $61.00 – $455.00Uncirculated: $44.76 – $8,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $90.00 – $295.00Uncirculated: $315.00 – $72,500.00
1883-O Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $19.00 – $3,400.00Uncirculated: $2.40 – $60,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $17.50 – $356.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $8,057.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $70.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $65,000.00
1883-S Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $16.00 – $5,500.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $74,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.50 – $2,000.00Uncirculated: $153.59 – $7,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $37.00 – $900.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $225,000.00
1883 Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $14.00 – $1,675.00Uncirculated: $2.50 – $49,937.50
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eBayCirculated: $14.50 – $255.00Uncirculated: $15.00 – $10,600.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $70.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $56,500.00
1883-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $650.00 – $6,000.00Uncirculated: $80.00 – $22,800.00
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eBayUncirculated: $9.99 – $5,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $350.00 – $12,000.00
1883-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $36.00 – $3,463.00
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eBayCirculated: $43.00Uncirculated: $19.50 – $599.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $110.00 – $4,350.00
1883-CC Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $156.00 – $16,450.00
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eBayCirculated: $373.96Uncirculated: $135.00 – $6,356.00
1883 Dollar (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $293.00 – $3,229.00Uncirculated: $4.35 – $27,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,199.99 – $1,223.00Uncirculated: $1,436.00 – $16,100.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,050.00 – $1,800.00Uncirculated: $2,200.00 – $33,500.00
1883 Trade Dollar (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $522.00 – $2,300.00Uncirculated: $5.65 – $164,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,257.00 – $1,724.99Uncirculated: $1,711.00 – $11,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,050.00 – $2,350.00Uncirculated: $2,600.00 – $65,000.00
1883-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,610.00Uncirculated: $4,600.00 – $137,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $15,000.00 – $105,000.00
1883 Trade Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7,888.00 – $16,450.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3,100.00 – $35,000.00
1883-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $375.00 – $3,400.00Uncirculated: $95.00 – $27,600.00
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eBayUncirculated: $170.00 – $2,995.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $360.00 – $25,000.00
1883-O Dollar, BM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $121,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $250,000.00
1883 Trade Dollar, CAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $38,525.00Uncirculated: $1,440.00 – $48,875.00
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eBayUncirculated: $129.99 – $9,800.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,800.00 – $120,000.00
1883 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $71.00Uncirculated: $51.00 – $3,819.00
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eBayCirculated: $172.51Uncirculated: $41.99 – $3,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $85.00 – $4,250.00
1883 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $700.00 – $2,400.00Uncirculated: $51.00 – $23,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $50.00 – $7,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $235.00 – $28,500.00
1883 Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $192.00 – $2,640.00
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eBayCirculated: $72.00 – $279.96Uncirculated: $55.00 – $837.00
1883 Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $168.00
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eBayCirculated: $30.00 – $289.00Uncirculated: $175.00 – $225.00
1883 Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,520.00 – $2,880.00
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eBayUncirculated: $77.00 – $1,499.95
1883 Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $4,560.00
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eBayCirculated: $71.00 – $836.61Uncirculated: $78.00
1883 Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $66.00 – $68.20
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eBayCirculated: $34.03 – $40.99Uncirculated: $49.00 – $1,131.00
1883 Dollar VAM 4, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $51.01 – $89.88
1883 Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $2,250.00Uncirculated: $250.49
1883 Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $79.99 – $1,335.00
1883 Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $62.00 – $84.95
1883 Dollar VAM 10 Sextupled Stars (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $33.00 – $499.38Uncirculated: $220.00 – $1,410.00
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eBayCirculated: $65.00 – $2,500.00Uncirculated: $375.00 – $1,188.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $110.00 – $465.00Uncirculated: $525.00 – $2,500.00
1883 Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $64.00 – $70.01
1883 Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $30.00
1883 Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $42.00 – $125.00
1883 Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $110.00
1883 Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $46.67
1883-CC Dollar GSA Hoard, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $192.00 – $2,350.00
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eBayUncirculated: $199.99 – $2,450.00
1883-CC Dollar GSA Hoard, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $240.00 – $7,200.00
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eBayUncirculated: $276.00 – $1,175.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $1,650.00Uncirculated: $191.50 – $3,350.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 1, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $406.00 – $636.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 1, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $600.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $59.00Uncirculated: $176.25
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eBayCirculated: $69.95 – $169.00Uncirculated: $188.50 – $2,716.33
1883-CC Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $480.00 – $3,525.00
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eBayCirculated: $78.80 – $105.50Uncirculated: $204.50 – $1,150.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 3, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $256.00 – $370.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 3, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,170.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $204.00 – $486.00
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eBayCirculated: $99.96 – $1,200.00Uncirculated: $200.00 – $457.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 4, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $400.00 – $448.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 4, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $312.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $384.00 – $3,422.00
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eBayUncirculated: $209.00 – $1,200.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 5, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $456.00
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eBayUncirculated: $874.99
1883-CC Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $137.50Uncirculated: $225.22 – $299.00
1883-CC Dollar VAM 7 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $288.00
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eBayUncirculated: $243.15 – $344.00
1883-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $700.00Uncirculated: $36.00 – $13,200.00
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eBayUncirculated: $95.00 – $1,494.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $160.00 – $13,500.00
1883-O Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $99.00 – $2,880.00
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eBayUncirculated: $45.61 – $1,084.55
1883-O Dollar GSA Hoard, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $150.00
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eBayUncirculated: $99.00 – $192.50
1883-O Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $36.00 – $67.00Uncirculated: $37.40 – $255.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 1, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $283.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 1B (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $90.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $49.99 – $117.99Uncirculated: $36.88 – $301.95
1883-O Dollar VAM 2, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $137.50 – $299.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $24.99 – $160.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $27.00Uncirculated: $49.00 – $230.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 7 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $45.00 – $327.01
1883-O Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $37.00Uncirculated: $41.50 – $195.01
1883-O Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $43.88Uncirculated: $49.00 – $790.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 – $97.50
1883-O Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 – $174.95
1883-O Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $45.11 – $100.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 13, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $101.25
1883-O Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $36.00 – $86.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $45.00 – $175.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 15, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $66.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 16 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $47.00 – $229.95
1883-O Dollar VAM 16, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $107.59
1883-O Dollar VAM 17 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 – $422.94
1883-O Dollar VAM 18 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 – $117.95
1883-O Dollar VAM 19 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $46.95Uncirculated: $49.00 – $349.95
1883-O Dollar VAM 20 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 21 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $39.03
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 – $67.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 22 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 – $464.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 22A Partial E Rev (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $69.00 – $282.00Uncirculated: $53.00 – $3,055.00
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eBayCirculated: $110.00 – $299.00Uncirculated: $232.50 – $1,400.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,100.00 – $3,500.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 23 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 – $182.50
1883-O Dollar VAM 25 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $31.02
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eBayUncirculated: $45.00 – $165.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 26 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $119.99
1883-O Dollar VAM 27 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $45.11
1883-O Dollar VAM 28 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $44.00
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eBayUncirculated: $54.88 – $165.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 29 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $46.00 – $180.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 30 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $57.00 – $99.05
1883-O Dollar VAM 31 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $59.00 – $92.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 32 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $64.00 – $495.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 33 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $84.00
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eBayUncirculated: $65.00 – $145.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 34 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $64.00 – $82.50
1883-O Dollar VAM 35 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $50.55Uncirculated: $64.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 36 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $54.50 – $120.00
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eBayUncirculated: $40.75 – $545.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 36A Partial E Rev (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $45.00 – $690.00
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eBayCirculated: $60.00Uncirculated: $56.00 – $449.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 36A Partial E Rev, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $188.39
1883-O Dollar VAM 37 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $44.09
1883-O Dollar VAM 38 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $51.56 – $78.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 4 O/O (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $75.00Uncirculated: $33.00 – $552.00
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eBayCirculated: $29.55 – $69.99Uncirculated: $38.00 – $2,299.95
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $58.00 – $90.00Uncirculated: $95.00 – $1,350.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 4 O/O, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $104.00 – $587.50
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eBayUncirculated: $1,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $170.00 – $650.00
1883-O Dollar VAM 4 O/O, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $192.00 – $480.00
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eBayUncirculated: $152.00 – $550.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $250.00 – $600.00
1883-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $322.00 – $605.00Uncirculated: $2.90 – $161,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $355.43 – $720.00Uncirculated: $1,095.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,600.00 – $450,000.00
1883-S Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $41.00Uncirculated: $748.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $349.00
1883-S Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $80.00 – $96.77
1883-S Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,040.00
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eBayCirculated: $18.10 – $76.00
1883-S Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $39.88 – $82.09
1883-S Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $39.95 – $55.00
1883 Dollar, CAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,869.00 – $170,375.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3,300.00 – $10,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,600.00 – $52,500.00
1883 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $19,550.00 – $30,550.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $26,500.00 – $35,000.00
1883-O Dollar (Proof)
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eBayUncirculated: $131.50
1883-O Dollar, BMCA (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $270,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $425,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1883 Dollar
The 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar was part of the iconic Morgan dollar series, which began in 1878 and continued until 1904, with a brief revival in 1921. This coin played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States and was widely used in commerce, particularly in the American West.
The year 1883 saw continued high production of silver dollars due to the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, which required the Treasury to purchase large amounts of silver for coinage. This act was a response to the powerful silver mining interests of the time.
| Weight | 26.73 grams |
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| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint Marks | Philadelphia (no mint mark), New Orleans (O), San Francisco (S), Carson City (CC) |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Liberty head design, also known as the Morgan dollar, designed by George T. Morgan |
| Reverse Design | Eagle with spread wings, designed by George T. Morgan |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1883 Morgan Dollars significantly impacts their value. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) command substantial premiums, with prices increasing dramatically for gem-quality specimens (MS65 and above).
Strike quality is particularly important for New Orleans and Carson City issues, which often suffer from weak strikes. Well-struck examples with full breast feathers on the eagle and strong hair details on Liberty are highly sought after.
Luster and toning also play crucial roles in determining value. Coins with original mint luster and attractive, natural toning can command significant premiums among collectors.
Philadelphia, No Mint Mark
Mintage: 12,290,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in lower grades, but becomes scarce in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant for this year and mint
Market Demand: Moderate, popular among Morgan dollar collectors
New Orleans, O
Mintage: 8,725,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above due to typically weak strikes
Varieties Errors: None significant for this year and mint
Market Demand: Moderate, with premium for well-struck examples
San Francisco, S
Mintage: 6,250,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above, known for better strikes than other mints
Varieties Errors: None significant for this year and mint
Market Demand: Moderate to High, especially for high-grade examples
Carson City, CC
Mintage: 1,204,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant for this year and mint
Market Demand: High, due to the popularity of Carson City mint marks
Mint mark rarity is a key factor in the value of 1883 Morgan Dollars. Carson City (CC) issues are the most valuable due to their lower mintage and high collector demand.
The preservation of original mint surfaces is highly prized. Coins that have avoided harsh cleaning or other damage are more desirable.
Die state varieties, while not as significant for 1883 as for some other years, can still add interest and value for specialized collectors. Advanced collectors may seek out early die state examples with sharp details.
Lastly, the historical significance of Morgan Dollars as a whole adds to their appeal, making them popular among both numismatists and history enthusiasts.
This article originally appeared on Coins-value.com: 1883 Dollar Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, And Current Prices
