Price Guide for 1889 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.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $13.00 – $2,000.00Uncirculated: $16.00 – $25,300.00
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eBayCirculated: $17.00 – $629.00Uncirculated: $2.00 – $5,596.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $72.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $37,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $5.00 – $25,850.00Uncirculated: $1,840.00 – $881,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $33.00 – $15,500.00Uncirculated: $600.00 – $44,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $550.00 – $24,000.00Uncirculated: $30,000.00 – $1,000,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3.25 – $4,000.00Uncirculated: $81.00 – $44,650.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.59 – $690.00Uncirculated: $6.49 – $5,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $39.00 – $290.00Uncirculated: $300.00 – $52,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $31.00 – $3,800.00Uncirculated: $3.50 – $16,450.00
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eBayCirculated: $26.00 – $344.95Uncirculated: $88.77 – $10,950.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $50.00 – $285.00Uncirculated: $300.00 – $65,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $161.00 – $84,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,050.00 – $3,995.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $475.00 – $95,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $446.50 – $1,870.00Uncirculated: $4.40 – $34,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $687.88 – $700.00Uncirculated: $44.23 – $4,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,200.00 – $50,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.50 – $22,200.00Uncirculated: $3,795.00 – $462,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $11,000.00 – $47,995.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $32,500.00 – $425,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $64.00 – $2,600.00Uncirculated: $127.00 – $13,225.00
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eBayCirculated: $160.00 – $201.50Uncirculated: $250.00 – $1,086.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $425.00 – $16,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $38.00 – $4,313.00
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eBayCirculated: $46.00 – $81.01Uncirculated: $37.99 – $2,900.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $100.00 – $3,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3,000.00Uncirculated: $95.00 – $13,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $29.51Uncirculated: $40.00 – $1,811.20
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $160.00 – $13,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $57.95 – $70.00Uncirculated: $31.87 – $329.99
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eBayUncirculated: $69.99 – $290.00
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eBayUncirculated: $6,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $96.57 – $124.99Uncirculated: $44.06 – $77.00
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eBayCirculated: $700.00Uncirculated: $66.00 – $128.50
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $66.00Uncirculated: $66.00 – $360.00
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eBayUncirculated: $41.05 – $1,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $60.00 – $105.00Uncirculated: $120.00 – $675.00
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eBayCirculated: $46.00Uncirculated: $119.95
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eBayUncirculated: $51.00
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eBayCirculated: $145.00 – $177.30Uncirculated: $38.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $235.00
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eBayUncirculated: $41.99 – $179.95
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eBayUncirculated: $66.05 – $70.99
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eBayUncirculated: $40.00 – $1,595.00
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eBayCirculated: $938.00Uncirculated: $125.99
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eBayUncirculated: $100.22 – $109.52
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eBayUncirculated: $32.00 – $55.00
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eBayCirculated: $24.00Uncirculated: $56.25 – $71.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $53.00 – $70.00Uncirculated: $45.00 – $1,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $31.00Uncirculated: $38.00 – $829.00
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eBayCirculated: $24.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $55.00 – $60.00Uncirculated: $53.00 – $1,050.00
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eBayCirculated: $44.03 – $68.56Uncirculated: $82.00 – $411.76
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $70.00 – $88.00Uncirculated: $90.00 – $4,400.00
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eBayUncirculated: $179.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $80.00Uncirculated: $200.01
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eBayCirculated: $36.00 – $90.00Uncirculated: $29.75 – $400.00
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eBayUncirculated: $85.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $40.00 – $660.00Uncirculated: $50.00 – $2,350.00
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eBayCirculated: $27.00 – $139.95Uncirculated: $59.51 – $1,095.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $54.00 – $118.00Uncirculated: $120.00 – $2,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $69.00Uncirculated: $37.00 – $305.50
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eBayCirculated: $35.00Uncirculated: $102.50 – $750.00
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eBayUncirculated: $136.27
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eBayUncirculated: $35.10 – $50.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $54.05 – $105.75Uncirculated: $55.00 – $646.25
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eBayCirculated: $32.00 – $154.00Uncirculated: $42.88 – $326.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $54.00 – $118.00Uncirculated: $120.00 – $2,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $150.00
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eBayUncirculated: $82.00
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eBayUncirculated: $100.00
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eBayCirculated: $34.00
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eBayUncirculated: $61.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $51.00 – $62.00Uncirculated: $35.00 – $528.00
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eBayCirculated: $54.00 – $62.16Uncirculated: $102.51 – $500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $60.00 – $85.00Uncirculated: $100.00 – $675.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $55.00
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eBayUncirculated: $98.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5,520.00 – $228,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $35,000.00 – $35,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $36,000.00 – $300,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,520.00 – $5,280.00
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eBayCirculated: $470.00 – $1,719.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,560.00 – $2,160.00Uncirculated: $52,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $252.49 – $1,499.00
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eBayCirculated: $350.00 – $2,900.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $299.00Uncirculated: $250.00 – $15,275.00
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eBayUncirculated: $316.00 – $2,925.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $450.00 – $27,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $42.99 – $177.58
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $45.00 – $1,057.50Uncirculated: $240.00 – $4,080.00
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eBayCirculated: $43.70 – $935.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $164.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $2,000.00 – $5,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $29.00 – $411.00Uncirculated: $350.00 – $1,080.00
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eBayCirculated: $30.65 – $310.00Uncirculated: $65.18 – $1,999.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $69.00 – $450.00Uncirculated: $575.00 – $1,650.00
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eBayCirculated: $73.00 – $701.20Uncirculated: $163.70
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $36.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $44.00 – $250.00Uncirculated: $43.00 – $2,880.00
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eBayCirculated: $27.00 – $349.00Uncirculated: $260.00 – $899.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $69.00 – $300.00Uncirculated: $325.00 – $3,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $50.00
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eBayCirculated: $69.50Uncirculated: $340.00
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eBayCirculated: $32.55 – $175.00
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eBayUncirculated: $750.00
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eBayCirculated: $42.00 – $90.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $216.00
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eBayCirculated: $33.99 – $300.00
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eBayUncirculated: $310.00
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eBayCirculated: $25.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $99.00 – $525.01Uncirculated: $3,240.00
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eBayCirculated: $34.00 – $999.00Uncirculated: $45.00 – $1,499.00
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eBayUncirculated: $134.95
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $276.00 – $52,875.00
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eBayCirculated: $130.00Uncirculated: $825.00 – $2,999.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $550.00 – $57,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $93.00 – $491.00Uncirculated: $128.50 – $599.96
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $269.99
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eBayUncirculated: $425.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $49.00
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eBayUncirculated: $321.20
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $863.00 – $74,750.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2,761.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,700.00 – $80,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $19,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4,500.00 – $57,500.00
Design and Specifications of the 1889 Dollar
The 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar is part of the iconic Morgan Dollar series, which was minted from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921. This coin was produced during a period of significant silver production in the United States, following the Bland-Allison Act of 1878.
The year 1889 saw continued high production of silver dollars, reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting the silver mining industry. These coins played a crucial role in American commerce and became a symbol of the country’s economic growth during the late 19th century.
| 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 (Morgan Dollar), designed by George T. Morgan |
| Reverse Design | Eagle with wings spread, designed by George T. Morgan |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of an 1889 Morgan Dollar significantly impacts its value. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are highly prized by collectors, with premiums increasing substantially for coins graded MS65 and higher.
For the Carson City and San Francisco issues, the condition is particularly crucial due to their lower mintages. Even a small increase in grade can result in a substantial price difference for these scarcer issues.
Proof coins from this year, while not listed in the mint locations due to lack of specific data, would be extremely rare and valuable in any condition, with specimens in Proof 65 or better commanding significant premiums.
Mintage: 21,726,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS65, scarce in MS66 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, popular among Morgan Dollar collectors
Mintage: 11,875,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS64, scarce in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, slightly higher demand than Philadelphia mint
Mintage: 700,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS63 and above, rare in MS65+
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, due to lower mintage and key date status
Mintage: 350,000
Rarity Scale: Rare
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in all uncirculated grades, very rare in MS65+
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Very High, highly sought after by collectors due to low mintage and Carson City mint mark
Strike quality is an important factor for 1889 Morgan Dollars. Well-struck coins with full details, especially on the eagle’s breast and Liberty’s hair, are more desirable.
Luster plays a crucial role in determining the coin’s eye appeal and value. Coins with original, frosty luster are preferred over those with dull or impaired surfaces.
Toning can significantly affect value. Natural, attractive toning can enhance a coin’s desirability, while unattractive or artificial toning can decrease value.
For the Carson City issue, the presence of the original mint-issued box and certificate of authenticity (for coins from the GSA hoard) can add a premium to the coin’s value.
