1883 Morgan Dollar


1883 Morgan Dollar

Circulation Mintage: 12,290,000
Obverse Text: 1883 | LIBERTY | E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | ONE DOLLAR | IN GOD WE TRUST

Guidelines for Collecting:

This 1883 Philadelphia Mint issue of the Morgan dollar is among the most available of those minted in the 1880s. As these were produced in great quantity and often struck in haste, collectors are advised to take care to find attractive pieces. Many coins have weakly defined strikes on the eagle’s breast feathers, due to the dies being slightly too far apart in the coining press. However, most pieces typically have a satiny mint luster, regardless of strike quality.

Availability in Circulated Grades:

There should be no problem in finding a pleasing EF or AU specimen if you are so inclined. Many were released into circulation shortly after the time of striking.

Availability in Mint State Grades:

The 1883 Morgan dollar is a plentiful issue in just about any Mint State grade. Look for a pleasing MS-65 with a strong strike and good luster and you will be amply satisfied with your acquisition.

Availability in Proof:

Much of the Proof mintage for the date is available to today’s collectors, though many survivors have been lightly cleaned or are blotchy in toning. Find an evenly toned specimen with cameo contrast and you’ll be wise to add it to your collection.

View 1883 Morgan Dollar Auction Results

The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the March 2020 Showcase Auction, where it realized $6,600.

1883 Morgan Dollar Auction Highlights

1883 proof morgan silver dollar

1883 Morgan Dollar
PCGS PR-67, CAC

Sold for $25,875
 
View Lot 4372
1883 philadelphia morgan dollar price guide value

1883 Morgan Dollar
PCGS MS-66 DMPL, CAC

Sold for $14,100
 
View Lot 2114
1883 p proof morgan dollar value guide

1883 Morgan Dollar
PCGS PR-65+, CAC

Sold for $9,000
 
View Lot 3035

 

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