Different U.S. dollar coins were minted between 1877 and 1881, each with varying values based on factors like condition, mint mark, and rarity.
- Trade Dollar (Silver):
– According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, an 1877 Trade Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $175 and $1000.
– Uncirculated examples can sell for as much as $31,500.
- Gold Dollar:
– An 1877 Gold Dollar Coin in circulated condition is worth between $225 and $775.
– Uncirculated examples can sell for as much as $18,350.
– The 1877 gold dollar had a low mintage of 3,900 business strikes.
- Morgan Silver Dollar:
– The 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar was the first year of the series.
– Value ranges depend on the variety (e.g., 8 Feathers, 7 Feathers) and condition. For example, an 1878 Morgan Dollar (8 Feathers) in extremely fine condition is valued at $80, and in uncirculated condition, at $105.
– The 1878-CC (Carson City mint) Morgan Dollar can be more valuable due to its lower mintage, with an estimated value of $40 in extremely fine condition and $70 in uncirculated condition. In circulated condition, an 1878-CC Morgan dollar can be worth $150 and upwards.
– Values for the 1878 Morgan dollar generally range from $36 to over $96,000, depending on variety and condition.
- Morgan Silver Dollar:
– Values range from $36 for circulated coins to over $125,000 for mint state examples with specific mint marks and conditions.
– The 1879 Morgan Dollar (no mint mark, Philadelphia) in uncirculated condition is valued at $40.
– The 1879-CC (Carson City) Morgan Dollar is more valuable, ranging from $770 in extremely fine to $1,700 in uncirculated condition.
- Morgan Silver Dollar:
– Values range from $36 for circulated examples to potentially over $76,000 for specific mint marks and grades.
– An 1880 Morgan Dollar (Philadelphia) in uncirculated condition is valued at $41.
– The 1880-CC (Carson City) Morgan Dollar is more valuable, ranging from $285 in extremely fine to $350 in uncirculated condition.
– Some varieties like the 1880/79-CC Morgan dollar can be worth between $155 and $33,500.
- Morgan Silver Dollar:
– Values range from $36 to potentially over $45,000, depending on factors like mint mark and condition.
– The 1881 Morgan Dollar (Philadelphia) in uncirculated condition is valued at $42.
– The 1881-CC (Carson City) Morgan Dollar is generally the most valuable for this year, ranging from $425 in extremely fine condition to $440 in uncirculated condition.
Important considerations
- Condition/Grade: The value of a coin is significantly influenced by its condition (also known as its grade). Coins are graded on a scale from Poor to Mint State (MS), with higher grades commanding significantly higher prices.
- Mint Mark: Coins were struck at different mints (Philadelphia, Carson City, San Francisco, New Orleans), and the mint mark can influence rarity and value.
- Varieties and Errors: Specific die varieties and errors (e.g., overdates, doubled dies, minting errors) can greatly increase the value of certain coins.
- Rarity: Lower mintage numbers generally lead to higher value, but surviving population can be more important than original mintage.
- Demand: The popularity of certain coin series among collectors (like the Morgan Dollar) also influences demand and value.
Disclaimer: Coin values are dynamic and can fluctuate based on market conditions, specific attributes of the coin, and buyer demand. These prices are estimates, and professional appraisal is recommended for accurate valuation of specific coins.
How do I know if my $1 coin is valuable?
Thanks for asking. The best way to find the value of your dollar coins is with an appraisal online or in-person. Whether in-person or online, an appraisal can have an expert look at your dollar coins and tell you exactly how much they are worth and where their value is. The choice of appraisal is totally up to you and your convenience.
Is the Rutherford B Hayes coin gold?
Hayes, the 19th President of the United States. The coin is a gold proof $1 dollar denomination and was minted in 2011 by the U.S. Mint. It is part of the Presidential series of coins and comes in a roll of uncirculated coins.