Guidelines for Collecting:

The 1891-S Morgan dollar is usually well struck and lustrous, with good eye appeal. Occasionally, a collector may encounter a specimen with some spotting due to moisture on the surfaces after striking. Many beautiful examples in Mint State are on the market at reasonable prices.

Availability in Circulated Grades:

Numerous EF and AU coins dot the marketplace and collectors desiring these grades will have no difficulty finding an example.

Availability in Mint State Grades:

This date is found in quantity at the MS-63 and 64 levels and is usually frosty, lustrous, and deeply struck. An MS-64 with these qualities represents a lot of coin for a modest outlay.

Availability in Proof:

None produced.

The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the May 2019 Baltimore Auction, where it realized $4,560.

1891-S Morgan Dollar Auction Highlights

1891-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-65 DMPL Sold for $11,100   View Lot 2238

1891-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-66 PL Sold for $7,800   View Lot 2300

1891-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-66, CAC Sold for $5,581   View Lot 2292