Price Guide for 1893 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: $10.00 – $114,000.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $735,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $317.00 – $71,816.12Uncirculated: $44.29 – $800.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $2,150.00 – $160,000.00Uncirculated: $190,000.00 – $2,250,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $48.00 – $5,500.00Uncirculated: $6.50 – $66,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 – $8,100.00Uncirculated: $32.00 – $9,534.70
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $160.00 – $1,425.00Uncirculated: $1,500.00 – $67,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $51.00 – $10,500.00Uncirculated: $16.00 – $161,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $69.00 – $4,750.00Uncirculated: $1,271.00 – $28,993.82
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $275.00 – $5,750.00Uncirculated: $6,750.00 – $235,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $44.00 – $18,000.00Uncirculated: $633.00 – $228,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $50.00 – $3,800.00Uncirculated: $1,308.00 – $17,099.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $185.00 – $3,600.00Uncirculated: $4,000.00 – $270,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $149,500.00Uncirculated: $20,900.00 – $305,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $60,000.00 – $375,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $920.00 – $1,880.00Uncirculated: $1,265.00 – $458,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $860.01
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5,000.00 – $550,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $322.00 – $2,350.00Uncirculated: $940.00 – $13,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $21.50 – $1,494.95Uncirculated: $51.00 – $822.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5,500.00 – $55,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,998.00Uncirculated: $4,935.00 – $21,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $397.00Uncirculated: $2,225.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $10,000.00 – $30,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $110.00 – $699.95
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eBayUncirculated: $640.00 – $1,200.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $960.00 – $5,520.00
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eBayCirculated: $184.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,320.00 – $3,840.00
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eBayCirculated: $249.00 – $349.99Uncirculated: $389.00 – $2,599.99
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $152.75 – $4,800.00Uncirculated: $1,116.25 – $6,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $178.50 – $760.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $220.00 – $1,400.00Uncirculated: $1,500.00 – $4,150.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,260.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $680.40
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eBayCirculated: $113.50Uncirculated: $309.88
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,300.00 – $4,800.00Uncirculated: $1,006.00 – $55,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,251.00 – $3,999.95Uncirculated: $4,000.00 – $11,499.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6,750.00 – $115,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3,956.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,040.00 – $2,760.00
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eBayCirculated: $100.00 – $510.00Uncirculated: $5,485.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,640.00Uncirculated: $7,080.00 – $7,670.00
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eBayCirculated: $113.50 – $677.77
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,725.00 – $83,375.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7,000.00 – $150,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,280.00
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eBayCirculated: $173.56 – $455.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7,375.00 – $12,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $85,000.00Uncirculated: $2,875.00 – $360,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $22,500.00 – $500,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $850.00
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eBayCirculated: $73.00 – $499.99
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $660.00Uncirculated: $5,015.00
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eBayCirculated: $83.55 – $163.99
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,460.00
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eBayCirculated: $137.50 – $325.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $504.00
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eBayCirculated: $771.20
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $150.00 – $3,850.00Uncirculated: $4.20 – $46,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $338.00 – $785.00Uncirculated: $199.99 – $30,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,050.00 – $1,800.00Uncirculated: $2,200.00 – $85,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $13,225.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,320.00 – $6,900.00
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eBayCirculated: $2,750.00 – $3,150.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,552.00 – $57,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,601.00 – $13,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,650.00 – $110,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8,225.00 – $70,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3,200.00 – $120,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $141,000.00 – $323,125.00
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eBayCirculated: $814.95 – $824.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $180,000.00 – $425,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1893 Dollar
The 1893 Morgan Dollar was minted during a pivotal year in American economic history. The Panic of 1893 was one of the worst economic depressions in U.S. history, leading to bank failures, business closures, and widespread unemployment. This economic turmoil significantly impacted coin production, making the 1893 Morgan Dollar an important numismatic artifact of this tumultuous period.
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
Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1893 Morgan Dollars. Due to the economic conditions of the time, many coins saw heavy circulation, making high-grade examples particularly valuable. Uncirculated specimens with minimal contact marks and strong luster command significant premiums.
For Carson City coins, bag marks are common and can affect value. Strike quality is also important, with well-struck coins featuring full detail on Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers being more desirable.
Mintage: 378,792
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, due to key date status and historical significance
Mintage: 300,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Very rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, particularly for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 100,000
Rarity Scale: Rare
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Extremely rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Very high, especially for high-grade examples
Mintage: 677,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, due to popularity of Carson City mint
Toning can significantly impact value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding premiums. Prooflike and deep mirror prooflike surfaces are highly sought after and can substantially increase a coin’s value.
The historical significance of the 1893 Morgan Dollar, minted during the Panic of 1893, adds to its appeal among collectors and investors. The low mintages across all mints for this year make it a key date for the series, further enhancing its value and collectibility.