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The 1886 Morgan silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

Specifications

Type: Morgan Silver Dollar
Year: 1886
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Silver Weight: .77344 oz.
Total Weight: 26.73 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $21.06

The US minted the 1886 silver dollar with no mint mark and also the 1886 O silver dollar and 1886 S silver dollar. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin below the wreath.

SeriesLocationQuantity Minted
1886Philadelphia19,963,000
1886 ONew Orleans10,710,000
1886 SSan Francisco750,000

Value

This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $21.06 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.23 per ounce.

The 1886 silver dollar with no mint mark is worth around $30 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $33. In uncirculated condition the price is around $50 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $120.

1886 Silver Dollar

The 1886 O silver dollar is worth around $42 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $45. In uncirculated condition the price is around $875 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $150,000.

The 1886 S silver dollar is worth around $78 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $115. In uncirculated condition the price is around $350 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $1,600.

Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $3,000 in PR 63 condition. There were only 886 proof coins minted.

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Grading System

Very fine- Two thirds of Liberty's hair lines from above her forehead to her ear are visible.

Extremely fine- Liberty's hair lines and ear look strong.

MS 60 uncirculated- There are no signs of wear. The coin has luster, but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks.

MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks are present but they are barely noticeable.

1886 Silver Dollar

PR 63 proof- This coin has reflective surfaces and only a few blemishes away from the major focal points. There are no major flaws.

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CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1886 O Morgan Silver Dollar value at an average of $35, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $140,000. (see details)...

Type:Morgan Silver Dollar
Year:1886
Mint Mark: O
Face Value: 1.00 USD
Total Produced: 10,710,000 [?]
Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: .7735 oz.
Silver Melt: $21.05
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $35, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $140,000 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1886, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].

Additional Info: The 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar is coin is tricky to price. MS-65 is valued somewhere around $140,000.

Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:This coin in poor condition is still worth $13.95 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $21.05, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.

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Current silver melt value* for a 1886 O is $21.05 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $27.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.

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**When we say that 10,710,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1886 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.

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