Price Guide for 1901 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: $23.00 – $42,000.00Uncirculated: $417.00 – $587,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.58 – $4,950.00Uncirculated: $23.83 – $11,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $40.00 – $2,850.00Uncirculated: $5,000.00 – $700,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $5.25 – $17,000.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $55,812.50
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eBayCirculated: $15.49 – $189.00Uncirculated: $14.50 – $4,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $70.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $75,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $18.00 – $7,100.00Uncirculated: $9.00 – $42,300.00
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eBayCirculated: $17.50 – $3,550.00Uncirculated: $91.05 – $10,249.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $37.00 – $685.00Uncirculated: $725.00 – $32,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $42.00 – $9,987.50
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eBayUncirculated: $81.80 – $1,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $125.00 – $22,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $384.00 – $2,070.00Uncirculated: $4.75 – $31,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $504.00 – $2,715.00Uncirculated: $200.00 – $27,612.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $800.00 – $1,800.00Uncirculated: $2,300.00 – $40,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $374.00 – $8,625.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,450.00 – $1,726.55
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $875.00 – $17,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $92.00 – $27,025.00Uncirculated: $8,813.00 – $43,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $124.37 – $6,499.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $150.00 – $13,500.00Uncirculated: $25,000.00 – $115,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $13,800.00 – $25,300.00
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eBayCirculated: $172.89
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $20,000.00 – $37,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $25,300.00 – $40,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $152.50 – $300.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $22,500.00 – $38,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $686.00
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eBayCirculated: $500.00 – $1,150.00
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eBayCirculated: $16.00 – $300.00Uncirculated: $365.00 – $634.00
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eBayCirculated: $8.25 – $4,999.99
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $50.00 – $1,320.00Uncirculated: $9,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $42.51 – $2,280.00
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eBayCirculated: $190.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $106.00 – $1,140.00
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eBayCirculated: $110.50 – $826.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $120.00 – $2,850.00Uncirculated: $4,500.00 – $18,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $20.23
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $384.00
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eBayCirculated: $23.00 – $227.50Uncirculated: $775.00 – $1,310.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $44.00 – $408.00
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eBayCirculated: $150.00 – $995.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $125.00 – $3,250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $264.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $77.00Uncirculated: $132.00 – $10,350.00
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eBayUncirculated: $322.77 – $9,770.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $150.00 – $13,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $67.00Uncirculated: $4,248.00
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eBayUncirculated: $61.99 – $173.50
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $80.00
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eBayCirculated: $84.95 – $249.99Uncirculated: $60.00 – $189.00
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eBayCirculated: $51.00Uncirculated: $111.00 – $212.50
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eBayCirculated: $15.01Uncirculated: $61.00 – $195.00
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eBayCirculated: $18.50 – $75.00Uncirculated: $61.00 – $307.11
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eBayUncirculated: $75.00 – $115.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $66.00
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eBayCirculated: $56.06 – $274.99Uncirculated: $46.00
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eBayCirculated: $49.00
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eBayUncirculated: $50.00 – $107.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 – $55.00Uncirculated: $384.99
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eBayUncirculated: $69.00
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eBayUncirculated: $57.51 – $112.98
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eBayUncirculated: $215.00
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eBayUncirculated: $54.99 – $64.00
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eBayCirculated: $203.50Uncirculated: $59.95
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eBayUncirculated: $79.00
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eBayUncirculated: $75.00 – $181.17
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eBayUncirculated: $75.99
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eBayCirculated: $29.15Uncirculated: $102.00
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eBayUncirculated: $62.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $336.00Uncirculated: $282.00
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eBayUncirculated: $47.00 – $365.00
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eBayCirculated: $299.99 – $330.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,020.00Uncirculated: $1,200.00 – $37,375.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2,396.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,200.00 – $57,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $22.50 – $3,675.00
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eBayCirculated: $21.50 – $4,295.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1,900.00
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eBayCirculated: $22.50 – $55.10
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eBayCirculated: $29.00 – $81.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $100.00 – $12,000.00Uncirculated: $18,000.00 – $72,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $89.00 – $2,274.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $275.00 – $15,000.00Uncirculated: $25,000.00 – $115,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,703.00 – $57,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3,999.99 – $4,950.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,600.00 – $65,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1901 Dollar
The 1901 Morgan Silver Dollar is part of the iconic Morgan Dollar series, minted from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, this coin played a crucial role in American commerce during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The year 1901 is particularly notable as it marks the beginning of a new century and the continued production of silver dollars despite declining silver prices.
| Weight | 26.73 grams |
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| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint Marks | O, S |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Liberty Head (Morgan Dollar), designed by George T. Morgan |
| Reverse Design | Heraldic eagle with arrows and olive branch, designed by George T. Morgan |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of a 1901 Morgan Dollar significantly impacts its value, particularly for the Philadelphia mint issue. The 1901-P is notorious for being extremely rare in uncirculated condition, making high-grade examples highly sought after by collectors.
For all mint marks, coins in Mint State (MS) grades command substantial premiums, with prices increasing exponentially for grades MS65 and above. The presence of deep, frosty luster and minimal contact marks greatly enhances the coin’s desirability and value.
Mintage: 6,962,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Extremely rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 13,320,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved examples
Mintage: 2,284,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High, especially for high-grade examples
Toning can significantly affect the value of 1901 Morgan Dollars. Coins with attractive, natural toning patterns, especially those with rainbow colors, are highly prized by collectors and can command substantial premiums.
The strike quality is another important factor, particularly for the New Orleans and San Francisco issues, which can sometimes be found with weak strikes. Well-struck examples with full detail on Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers are more desirable.
For the rare high-grade 1901 Philadelphia issues, provenance can play a crucial role in value. Coins with a documented history of ownership by notable collectors or inclusion in famous collections can be worth significantly more than similar examples without such provenance.
