Price Guide for 1886 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: $14.00 – $1,700.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $27,025.00
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eBayCirculated: $2.99 – $700.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $10,240.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $32.00 – $90.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $20,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3.50 – $9,000.00Uncirculated: $184.00 – $235,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $15.49 – $1,090.00Uncirculated: $132.50 – $15,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $32.00 – $675.00Uncirculated: $1,500.00 – $350,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1.50 – $11,000.00Uncirculated: $115.00 – $66,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $32.00 – $599.99Uncirculated: $70.00 – $14,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $55.00 – $360.00Uncirculated: $375.00 – $63,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $719.00 – $2,750.00Uncirculated: $8.00 – $18,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,525.00 – $4,770.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $775.00 – $1,800.00Uncirculated: $2,300.00 – $32,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $460.00 – $6,585.00Uncirculated: $35.00 – $18,800.00
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eBayUncirculated: $34.27 – $2,900.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $190.00 – $20,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $84.00 – $797.50Uncirculated: $216.00 – $8,812.50
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eBayCirculated: $90.00 – $275.00Uncirculated: $310.00 – $2,475.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $65.00 – $375.00Uncirculated: $415.00 – $6,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $381.88 – $978.00Uncirculated: $1,645.00 – $26,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,000.00Uncirculated: $7,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3,750.00 – $32,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $109.00 – $408.00
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eBayUncirculated: $39.00 – $1,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $35.00 – $7,343.75
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eBayCirculated: $42.95 – $215.00Uncirculated: $35.00 – $15,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $110.00 – $11,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $138.00
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eBayCirculated: $29.99 – $3,109.00Uncirculated: $50.55 – $545.00
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eBayUncirculated: $49.03 – $185.05
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $336.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $86.00Uncirculated: $25.00 – $2,280.00
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eBayCirculated: $31.00 – $80.00Uncirculated: $39.05 – $1,065.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $60.00 – $95.00Uncirculated: $100.00 – $3,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $129.00 – $216.00
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eBayUncirculated: $109.99 – $339.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $375.00 – $450.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $840.00 – $1,058.00
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eBayUncirculated: $48.00 – $126.37
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $49.00 – $1,586.25
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eBayUncirculated: $51.00 – $2,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $93.00Uncirculated: $100.00 – $1,600.00
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eBayUncirculated: $116.50 – $126.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $432.00 – $492.00
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eBayUncirculated: $447.00 – $1,136.99
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $120.00
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eBayCirculated: $225.00 – $370.00Uncirculated: $37.00 – $1,840.00
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eBayUncirculated: $204.50 – $381.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $192.00
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eBayUncirculated: $59.00 – $388.00
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eBayCirculated: $41.00 – $54.99Uncirculated: $69.99
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $960.00
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eBayUncirculated: $61.00 – $2,625.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $89.00 – $192.00
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eBayCirculated: $45.00 – $49.94Uncirculated: $49.99 – $1,049.00
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eBayUncirculated: $52.00
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eBayUncirculated: $56.00 – $250.00
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eBayUncirculated: $73.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $75.00
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eBayCirculated: $495.00Uncirculated: $55.00 – $300.00
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eBayUncirculated: $92.00 – $745.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $50.00
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eBayUncirculated: $52.00 – $214.50
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eBayUncirculated: $47.57 – $695.00
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eBayUncirculated: $135.00
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eBayUncirculated: $67.99 – $203.04
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eBayUncirculated: $58.00 – $214.62
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eBayUncirculated: $149.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $60.00 – $1,938.75
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eBayUncirculated: $22.50 – $455.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $61.00 – $90.00Uncirculated: $95.00 – $3,250.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $192.00 – $596.00
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eBayUncirculated: $150.00 – $500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $285.00 – $600.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $940.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,200.00
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eBayUncirculated: $31.66 – $245.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $475.00 – $1,293.00Uncirculated: $600.00 – $6,325.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $2,290.00Uncirculated: $41.00 – $1,316.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $27.00 – $50.00Uncirculated: $35.00 – $180.00
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eBayCirculated: $32.00 – $447.00Uncirculated: $35.00 – $344.95
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $44.00 – $83.00Uncirculated: $90.00 – $650.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $118.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $125.00 – $275.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $223.25 – $450.00Uncirculated: $1,550.00 – $780,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $10,000.00 – $1,000,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $37.00 – $575.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $22.00 – $660.00Uncirculated: $446.50 – $4,347.50
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eBayCirculated: $26.50 – $600.00Uncirculated: $44.25 – $2,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $61.00 – $925.00Uncirculated: $1,500.00 – $5,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $21.50 – $419.00Uncirculated: $1,440.00
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eBayCirculated: $37.00 – $58.75
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eBayCirculated: $36.00 – $269.00
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eBayCirculated: $131.20 – $199.99
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eBayCirculated: $42.00 – $220.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $56.00 – $780.00
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eBayCirculated: $100.00 – $950.00Uncirculated: $1,999.95
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eBayCirculated: $34.00
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eBayCirculated: $450.00
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eBayCirculated: $27.09 – $395.00
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eBayCirculated: $400.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $376.00 – $822.50Uncirculated: $2,640.00
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eBayCirculated: $270.00 – $1,925.00Uncirculated: $228.51
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $200.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,500.00 – $5,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $200.00
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eBayCirculated: $23.82 – $44.33
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eBayUncirculated: $185.00
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eBayCirculated: $32.00 – $66.09
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $363.60Uncirculated: $138.00 – $16,100.00
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eBayUncirculated: $349.95 – $1,650.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $425.00 – $16,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $276.00 – $23,400.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,250.00 – $6,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $500.00 – $30,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $139.38
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eBayCirculated: $229.98
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eBayCirculated: $64.00Uncirculated: $855.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $432.00 – $1,506.00
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eBayUncirculated: $563.56 – $1,299.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $775.00 – $5,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $910.63 – $2,400.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,000.00 – $9,750.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,070.00 – $34,800.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3,002.00 – $6,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,600.00 – $52,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $25,850.00 – $66,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $11,500.00 – $65,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1886 Dollar
The 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar is part of the iconic Morgan Dollar series, first minted in 1878. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, this coin played a crucial role in American commerce during the late 19th century. The year 1886 saw substantial mintage, particularly at the Philadelphia Mint, contributing to the coin’s historical significance in the series.
| Weight | 26.73 grams |
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| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint Marks | Philadelphia (no mint mark), New Orleans (O), San Francisco (S) |
| 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
Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1886 Morgan Dollars. While common in circulated grades, specimens in high mint state conditions (MS65 and above) can command significant premiums, especially for the San Francisco issue.
Key factors affecting condition include:
1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details on Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers are highly desirable.
2. Luster: Coins with original mint luster, free from cleaning or dipping, are more valuable.
3. Contact marks: Fewer bag marks or contact marks, especially on the open fields and Liberty’s cheek, increase desirability.
4. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can significantly enhance a coin’s appeal and value, particularly for the San Francisco issue.
Mintage: 19,963,886
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS65, scarcer in higher grades
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, popular among collectors as a type coin
Mintage: 10,710,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Somewhat scarcer in high grades (MS65+) compared to Philadelphia
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, slightly higher demand in upper mint state grades
Mintage: 750,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in high mint state grades (MS65+)
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved specimens
Several factors can influence the value of 1886 Morgan Dollars beyond mintage and condition:
1. Mint mark rarity: The San Francisco (S) issue, with its lower mintage, generally commands higher premiums.
2. Die varieties: While no major varieties are known for 1886, subtle die differences can interest specialized collectors.
3. Historical significance: As part of the popular Morgan Dollar series, these coins benefit from strong collector interest in American numismatic history.
4. Silver content: The intrinsic silver value provides a baseline worth, which can fluctuate with precious metal markets.
5. Preservation quality: Original, uncleaned coins are highly prized, especially those with attractive natural toning.
