Price Guide for 1892 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: $18.00 – $75,000.00Uncirculated: $690.00 – $630,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $20.05 – $16,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45.00 – $26,500.00Uncirculated: $48,500.00 – $750,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $14.00 – $2,900.00Uncirculated: $59.00 – $49,937.50
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eBayCirculated: $24.49 – $950.00Uncirculated: $50.00 – $10,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $38.00 – $375.00Uncirculated: $525.00 – $55,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $4.00 – $8,000.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $111,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $16.55 – $495.00Uncirculated: $20.99 – $30,687.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $39.00 – $390.00Uncirculated: $415.00 – $150,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3.00 – $20,000.00Uncirculated: $357.00 – $135,125.00
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eBayCirculated: $65.00 – $1,750.00Uncirculated: $1.00 – $15,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $140.00 – $1,715.00Uncirculated: $1,750.00 – $225,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $403.00 – $1,743.60Uncirculated: $5.00 – $36,425.00
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eBayCirculated: $674.00 – $1,225.00Uncirculated: $1,150.00 – $6,195.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $775.00 – $1,800.00Uncirculated: $2,200.00 – $85,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $569.00 – $2,100.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $16,200.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,000.00 – $7,800.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,150.00 – $27,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $161.00 – $1,175.00Uncirculated: $748.00 – $13,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3,350.00 – $65,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $690.00 – $57,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4,000.00 – $65,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $5,000.00Uncirculated: $3,695.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $92.00 – $1,500.00Uncirculated: $196.00 – $13,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $406.20Uncirculated: $34.69 – $1,562.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $625.00 – $6,750.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $184.00 – $17,625.00
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eBayUncirculated: $580.00 – $1,575.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $700.00 – $21,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $27.00Uncirculated: $139.28 – $1,225.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $620.00
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eBayCirculated: $386.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $192.00Uncirculated: $1,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $17.50 – $12,100.00Uncirculated: $2,021.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $4,000.00 – $8,000.00Uncirculated: $1,265.00 – $71,875.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2,125.00 – $7,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,150.00 – $62,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,389.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,880.00
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eBayCirculated: $117.50 – $815.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,825.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $384.00
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eBayCirculated: $84.00 – $149.16Uncirculated: $1,425.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $66.00Uncirculated: $1,840.00 – $5,723.00
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eBayCirculated: $150.50 – $179.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,301.00
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eBayCirculated: $85.00 – $375.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $156.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,320.00 – $3,840.00
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eBayCirculated: $127.50 – $274.95
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3,068.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $279.96Uncirculated: $200.00 – $704.42
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,280.00 – $2,640.00
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eBayCirculated: $51.00Uncirculated: $695.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $62.70
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eBayCirculated: $34.77Uncirculated: $887.88 – $1,025.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $650.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $100.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $25.00 – $353.00Uncirculated: $1,140.00 – $4,350.00
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eBayCirculated: $37.00 – $395.00Uncirculated: $682.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $74.00 – $575.00Uncirculated: $1,000.00 – $5,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $30.00 – $349.99
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eBayCirculated: $31.00 – $452.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $456.00
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eBayCirculated: $30.00 – $1,050.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,150.00 – $15,805.00Uncirculated: $25.00 – $87,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $6,300.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $60,000.00 – $250,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3,680.00 – $92,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $60.00 – $499.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $127.00 – $9,987.50
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eBayCirculated: $52.00 – $1,864.00Uncirculated: $350.00 – $775.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $99,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $92,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.50 – $273.00
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eBayCirculated: $23.50 – $63.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $264.00
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eBayCirculated: $600.00
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eBayCirculated: $41.00 – $104.95
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $480.00 – $1,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $109.95 – $221.00Uncirculated: $415.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $288.00 – $7,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $41.00 – $2,300.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $220.00 – $19,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,380.00 – $48,875.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4,879.00 – $11,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,600.00 – $110,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8,050.00 – $57,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5,000.00 – $67,500.00
Design and Specifications of the 1892 Dollar
The 1892 Morgan Silver Dollar marks the resumption of silver dollar production after a four-year hiatus. This coin is significant as it represents the first year of Morgan dollar production following the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890, which required the Treasury to purchase larger quantities of silver, leading to increased dollar coin production.
| Weight | 26.73 grams |
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| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint Marks | O, S, CC |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Liberty head with flowing hair, designed by George T. Morgan |
| Reverse Design | Heraldic eagle with shield, designed by George T. Morgan |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1892 Morgan Dollars significantly impacts their value. Uncirculated specimens, particularly those grading MS65 or higher, are highly sought after and command substantial premiums. The Carson City (CC) mintage is especially valuable in high grades due to its lower mintage and historical significance.
Coins with deep, frosty luster and minimal contact marks are most desirable. Attractive toning can also enhance value, particularly for the San Francisco and Carson City issues.
Mintage: 1,036,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, as a first-year-of-issue for the 1890s
Mintage: 2,744,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate
Mintage: 1,200,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Very rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High in top grades
Mintage: 1,352,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Very rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for CC mint mark collectors
Strike quality is an important factor for 1892 Morgan Dollars. Well-struck coins with full detail on Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers are more valuable. The Carson City (CC) mint mark adds significant value due to its popularity among collectors and its lower mintage.
For all mint marks, prooflike and deep mirror prooflike surfaces can command substantial premiums. Additionally, any major die varieties or errors, though not common for this year, could significantly increase a coin’s value if discovered.
