Price Guide for 1879 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.
1879 Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $14.00 – $3,600.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $47,150.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 – $417.00Uncirculated: $9.99 – $6,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $36.00 – $80.00Uncirculated: $90.00 – $70,000.00
1879-S Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2.00 – $6,000.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $32,900.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 – $415.00Uncirculated: $9.99 – $6,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $73.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $34,000.00
1879-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $4.75 – $18,500.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $192,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $7.00 – $5,400.00Uncirculated: $2,500.00 – $16,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $180.00 – $5,250.00Uncirculated: $5,500.00 – $265,000.00
1879-O Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $16.00 – $19,200.00Uncirculated: $12.00 – $29,900.00
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eBayCirculated: $16.72 – $299.00Uncirculated: $27.50 – $11,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $36.00 – $135.00Uncirculated: $160.00 – $30,000.00
1879 Dollar (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $633.00 – $13,750.00Uncirculated: $3.75 – $39,860.00
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eBayCirculated: $642.40 – $1,699.99Uncirculated: $69.07 – $6,850.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $775.00 – $1,800.00Uncirculated: $2,250.00 – $40,000.00
1879 Trade Dollar (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $305.50 – $12,000.00Uncirculated: $5.75 – $50,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $950.00 – $1,879.99Uncirculated: $1,575.00 – $4,450.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,050.00 – $2,350.00Uncirculated: $2,600.00 – $65,000.00
1879-S Dollar Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $36.00 – $5,600.00Uncirculated: $60.00 – $63,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 – $1,299.00Uncirculated: $41.00 – $10,600.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $65.00 – $560.00Uncirculated: $650.00 – $52,500.00
1879-CC Dollar Capped Die (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $50.00 – $10,000.00Uncirculated: $391.00 – $63,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $60.00 – $3,450.00Uncirculated: $2,350.00 – $8,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $120.00 – $4,400.00Uncirculated: $5,500.00 – $62,500.00
1879 Trade Dollar, CAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,440.00 – $108,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2,975.00 – $4,770.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,800.00 – $120,000.00
1879-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $37.00 – $575.00Uncirculated: $2.60 – $21,850.00
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eBayCirculated: $51.00 – $638.85Uncirculated: $29.00 – $5,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $110.00 – $10,000.00
1879-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $46.00 – $152.75Uncirculated: $89.00 – $8,225.00
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eBayCirculated: $145.00 – $260.00Uncirculated: $92.00 – $2,195.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $275.00 – $11,500.00
1879-CC Dollar Capped Die, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,013.00 – $120,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8,000.00 – $120,000.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 9 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $70.00 – $408.00Uncirculated: $158.63 – $12,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $41.00 – $479.99Uncirculated: $331.00 – $2,420.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $650.00 – $53,500.00
1879-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,243.00 – $6,500.00Uncirculated: $1,045.00 – $66,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4,550.00 – $24,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5,850.00 – $57,500.00
1879-CC Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $4,560.00Uncirculated: $5,040.00 – $40,800.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5,301.01 – $13,080.00
1879-O Dollar, BM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $184,000.00Uncirculated: $176,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $275,000.00 – $340,000.00
1879 Trade Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9,000.00 – $74,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7,250.00 – $140,000.00
1879 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,000.00Uncirculated: $51.00 – $8,225.00
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eBayCirculated: $81.00 – $1,295.00Uncirculated: $37.00 – $3,545.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $175.00 – $5,500.00
1879 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $975.00 – $2,600.00Uncirculated: $84.00 – $28,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $34.00Uncirculated: $66.50 – $2,400.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $285.00 – $30,500.00
1879 Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $91.00 – $114.00Uncirculated: $312.00 – $1,239.00
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eBayCirculated: $50.10 – $150.00Uncirculated: $32.10 – $2,175.00
1879 Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $41.00Uncirculated: $168.00
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eBayCirculated: $23.49 – $175.00Uncirculated: $43.17 – $375.00
1879 Dollar VAM 1A (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $28.01
1879 Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $50.00Uncirculated: $71.00
1879 Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $79.99 – $678.00
1879 Dollar VAM 3, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $810.00
1879 Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $46.00 – $67.00Uncirculated: $102.50 – $496.05
1879 Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $125.00
1879 Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $47.99
1879 Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $292.00
1879 Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $158.70 – $418.55
1879 Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $99.00
1879 Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $250.00Uncirculated: $63.03
1879 Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $29.50Uncirculated: $60.00 – $152.50
1879 Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $36.65Uncirculated: $120.00 – $172.50
1879 Dollar VAM 16 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $159.99
1879 Dollar VAM 19 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $59.95Uncirculated: $56.44 – $154.50
1879 Dollar VAM 20 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $36.00 – $1,535.00Uncirculated: $900.00 – $1,459.00
1879 Dollar VAM 21 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $810.00
1879 Dollar VAM 22 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $67.99
1879 Dollar VAM 23 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $51.00
1879 Dollar VAM 24 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $120.00
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eBayUncirculated: $48.00 – $142.50
1879 Dollar VAM 25 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $43.00
1879 Dollar VAM 32 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $71.50
1879 Dollar VAM 35 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $57.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.00
1879-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,380.00 – $76,375.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6,500.00 – $90,000.00
1879-CC Dollar Capped Die, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,840.00 – $22,325.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6,750.00 – $35,000.00
1879-CC Dollar GSA Hoard, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5,782.00 – $15,275.00
1879-CC Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $144.00
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eBayCirculated: $134.60 – $1,875.00Uncirculated: $1,150.30
1879-CC Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $552.00
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eBayCirculated: $109.96 – $204.50
1879-CC Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $67.00 – $99.00
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eBayCirculated: $128.70 – $381.00
1879-CC Dollar Capped Die GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5,400.00 – $52,800.00
1879-CC Dollar VAM 3 Capped Die (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $57.00 – $4,025.00Uncirculated: $1,920.00 – $38,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $62.05 – $5,200.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $13,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $150.00 – $4,500.00Uncirculated: $5,500.00 – $65,000.00
1879-CC Dollar VAM 3 Capped Die, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7,637.50 – $25,850.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6,000.00 – $36,000.00
1879-CC Dollar VAM 3 Capped Die, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5,040.00 – $20,400.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8,250.00 – $61,500.00
1879-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $138.00 – $2,000.00Uncirculated: $72.00 – $34,800.00
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eBayUncirculated: $303.88 – $1,625.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $450.00 – $40,000.00
1879-O Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $168.00
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eBayCirculated: $75.00Uncirculated: $150.00 – $155.50
1879-O Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $39.00 – $119.00Uncirculated: $155.00 – $270.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $147.97
1879-O Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $90.20
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eBayCirculated: $124.50Uncirculated: $139.00 – $221.50
1879-O Dollar VAM 4 O/Horizontal O (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $41.00 – $240.00Uncirculated: $104.00 – $600.00
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eBayCirculated: $31.00 – $395.19Uncirculated: $80.00 – $1,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $56.00 – $225.00Uncirculated: $360.00 – $13,500.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 4 O/Horizontal O, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $49.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $450.00 – $500.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $139.88
1879-O Dollar VAM 5, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $146.50
1879-O Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $92.65
1879-O Dollar VAM 7 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $203.50
1879-O Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $48.56Uncirculated: $403.95 – $520.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $115.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $130.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $69.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 18 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $100.00 – $120.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 19 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $71.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 20 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $45.55Uncirculated: $500.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 21, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $245.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 22 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $219.99
1879-O Dollar VAM 24 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $192.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 25 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $49.00 – $62.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 28 O/Horizontal O (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $192.00 – $705.00
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eBayCirculated: $173.01 – $997.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $350.00 – $700.00Uncirculated: $800.00 – $900.00
1879-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $625.00 – $6,000.00Uncirculated: $40.00 – $16,100.00
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eBayUncirculated: $38.00 – $2,600.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $160.00 – $12,500.00
1879-S Dollar Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $207.00 – $14,375.00
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eBayUncirculated: $30.00 – $2,650.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,000.00 – $15,500.00
1879-S Dollar Reverse of 1878, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,000.00 – $30,000.00
1879-S Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $61.00Uncirculated: $192.00 – $2,350.00
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eBayUncirculated: $60.00 – $2,000.00
1879-S Dollar GSA Hoard, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $470.00 – $662.40
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eBayUncirculated: $229.51 – $975.55
1879-S Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $57.87 – $361.00Uncirculated: $51.50 – $3,700.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 1, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $480.00Uncirculated: $69.00 – $850.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 1A (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $115.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $49.00 – $80.00Uncirculated: $27.05 – $2,750.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 2, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $71.00 – $77.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $120.00 – $329.00
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eBayCirculated: $37.00Uncirculated: $54.88 – $310.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 3, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $210.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $109.95
1879-S Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $95.00Uncirculated: $77.50 – $150.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $66.00 – $332.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $61.00 – $191.50
1879-S Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $81.63Uncirculated: $52.11 – $106.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 17 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $75.97 – $403.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 17, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $155.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 18 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $139.00
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eBayUncirculated: $75.00 – $90.10
1879-S Dollar VAM 19 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $51.50 – $103.49
1879-S Dollar VAM 20 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $53.00Uncirculated: $77.00 – $1,369.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 21 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $115.00
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eBayUncirculated: $100.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 22 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $88.55 – $96.50
1879-S Dollar VAM 26 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $250.00 – $569.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 27, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $144.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 28 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $64.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 29 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $81.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 30 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $51.54Uncirculated: $44.00 – $127.50
1879-S Dollar VAM 30, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $247.50
1879-S Dollar VAM 30, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $482.77
1879-S Dollar VAM 31 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $81.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 32 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $53.50
1879-S Dollar VAM 36 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $114.00
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eBayUncirculated: $53.88 – $189.99
1879-S Dollar VAM 36, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $149.00 – $200.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 37 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $115.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 37, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $129.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 38 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $65.00 – $110.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 40 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $81.50 – $235.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 4 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $170.00Uncirculated: $260.00 – $1,998.00
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eBayCirculated: $76.00 – $300.00Uncirculated: $215.00 – $1,949.96
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $110.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $700.00 – $5,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 4 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $825.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,650.00 – $4,350.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $277.64 – $397.95
1879-S Dollar VAM 6 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $46.00 – $374.00Uncirculated: $480.00 – $2,880.00
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eBayCirculated: $40.77 – $400.00Uncirculated: $1,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $150.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $650.00 – $1,350.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 6 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $504.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,350.00 – $8,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 7 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $196.00
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eBayCirculated: $260.00Uncirculated: $69.99 – $805.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $42.56 – $105.00Uncirculated: $222.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $34.00 – $157.50Uncirculated: $146.42 – $315.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 10, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $267.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 23 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $50.00 – $384.00
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eBayCirculated: $96.00 – $270.00Uncirculated: $300.00 – $1,999.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $95.00 – $625.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $2,050.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 24 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $178.27
1879-S Dollar VAM 24, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $91.00 – $3,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 25 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $65.00 – $1,020.00Uncirculated: $493.50 – $6,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $66.00 – $359.00Uncirculated: $632.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $135.00 – $625.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $2,050.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 34 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $38.00 – $432.00Uncirculated: $881.00
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eBayCirculated: $82.66 – $131.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $80.00 – $625.00Uncirculated: $750.00 – $4,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 34A Rev of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $110.00 – $480.00
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eBayCirculated: $61.88 – $665.00Uncirculated: $40.00 – $1,630.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $90.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $650.00 – $4,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 34A Rev of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $218.50Uncirculated: $199.99 – $995.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 34B Rev of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,680.00
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eBayCirculated: $94.23
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $90.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $675.00 – $2,000.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 35 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $61.00 – $345.00Uncirculated: $329.00 – $960.00
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eBayCirculated: $76.00 – $400.00Uncirculated: $416.00 – $489.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $110.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $650.00 – $10,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 39 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $65.00 – $300.00Uncirculated: $376.00 – $4,440.00
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eBayCirculated: $51.00 – $585.00Uncirculated: $197.50 – $1,140.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $650.00 – $10,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 42 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $48.00 – $384.00Uncirculated: $176.25 – $9,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $89.00 – $470.00Uncirculated: $196.00 – $675.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $110.00 – $575.00Uncirculated: $675.00 – $10,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 43 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $221.00 – $3,360.00
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eBayUncirculated: $147.00 – $1,445.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $110.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $675.00 – $5,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 43 Reverse of 18, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $49.94 – $514.95Uncirculated: $52.00 – $1,175.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 46 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $57.00 – $408.00Uncirculated: $353.00 – $2,640.00
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eBayCirculated: $66.20 – $450.00Uncirculated: $258.00 – $939.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $110.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $650.00 – $5,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 46 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $219.50Uncirculated: $750.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 50 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $230.00 – $780.00
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eBayCirculated: $159.18 – $995.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $110.00 – $625.00Uncirculated: $750.00 – $4,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 51 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $100.00 – $121.00Uncirculated: $822.50
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eBayCirculated: $174.95 – $479.00Uncirculated: $960.09
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $140.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $750.00 – $3,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 51 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $960.00 – $6,600.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3,193.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,350.00 – $15,000.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 52 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $104.00 – $312.00Uncirculated: $389.00 – $2,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $225.73 – $381.00Uncirculated: $142.00 – $1,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $110.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $700.00 – $5,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 52 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $705.00 – $3,900.00
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eBayUncirculated: $82.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,200.00 – $4,500.00
1879 Dollar, CAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,725.00 – $45,600.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4,349.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,600.00 – $52,500.00
1879 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $14,950.00 – $21,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $25,000.00 – $45,000.00
1879-O Dollar, BMDC (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $158,125.00
1879-O Dollar, BMCA (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $40,250.00 – $83,950.00
Design and Specifications of the 1879 Dollar
The 1879 Morgan Dollar was part of the early years of the Morgan Dollar series, which began in 1878. This coin was minted during a period of significant silver production in the United States, particularly from the Comstock Lode in Nevada. The Morgan Dollar, named after its designer George T. Morgan, became an iconic symbol of the American West and the nation’s silver mining industry.
| Weight | 26.73 grams |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint Marks | Philadelphia (no mint mark), San Francisco (S), Carson City (CC), New Orleans (O) |
| 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 1879 Morgan Dollars significantly impacts their value. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) command substantial premiums, especially for the Carson City mint. The presence of original mint luster and absence of contact marks are crucial factors. For circulated coins, details in Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers are key areas for grading.
Toning can also affect value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding higher prices. The Carson City mint coins are particularly valuable in high grades due to their lower mintage and historical significance.
Philadelphia, No Mint Mark
Mintage: 14,807,100
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, popular as a type coin
San Francisco, S
Mintage: 9,110,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, slightly higher than Philadelphia mint
Carson City, CC
Mintage: 756,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: Capped Die variety (CC over CC)
Market Demand: High, due to Carson City mint popularity
New Orleans, O
Mintage: 2,887,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High, popular among collectors
Mint mark rarity plays a significant role in the value of 1879 Morgan Dollars. The Carson City (CC) mint coins are the most sought-after due to their low mintage and the mint’s association with the Old West. The New Orleans (O) mint coins are also popular among collectors.
Die varieties, such as the Capped Die variety for Carson City coins, can significantly increase value. Prooflike and Deep Mirror Prooflike surfaces on business strikes can also command premiums, especially for the scarcer mints. The overall quality of the strike is important, with well-struck coins being more desirable, particularly for the New Orleans mint, which often produced coins with weaker strikes.
This article originally appeared on Coins-value.com: 1879 Dollar Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, And Current Prices
