As of May, 2024, a 1879 Dollar, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,600.00 and $52,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $45,600.00 in the 11/30/2021 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: George T. Morgan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 1,100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1879 Dollar, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6852,500.00
MS-67+27,500.00
MS-6718,000.00
MS-66+14,500.00
MS-6612,000.00
MS-65+10,500.00
MS-659,500.00
MS-64+7,250.00
MS-646,250.00
MS-63+5,500.00
MS-634,650.00
MS-62+3,900.00
MS-623,600.00
MS-613,000.00
MS-602,600.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State2,600.0052,500.0012,083.33

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1879 Morgan Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1879-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)180.005,250.005,500.00265,000.00
1879-CC Dollar Capped Die (Regular Strike)120.004,400.005,500.0062,500.00
1879-O Dollar (Regular Strike)36.00135.00160.0030,000.00
1879-S Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0073.0075.0034,000.00
1879-S Dollar Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)65.00560.00650.0052,500.00
1879 Dollar (Regular Strike)36.0080.0090.0070,000.00
1879 Dollar (Proof)775.001,800.002,250.0040,000.00
1879-O Dollar, BM (Proof)N/AN/A275,000.00340,000.00
1879 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A285.0030,500.00
1879 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A175.005,500.00
1879-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,850.0057,500.00
1879-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6,500.0090,000.00
1879-CC Dollar Capped Die, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6,750.0035,000.00
1879-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.0011,500.00
1879-CC Dollar Capped Die, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,000.00120,000.00
1879-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450.0040,000.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 4 O/Horizontal O (Regular Strike)56.00225.00360.0013,500.00
1879-CC Dollar VAM 3 Capped Die (Regular Strike)150.004,500.005,500.0065,000.00
1879-CC Dollar VAM 3 Capped Die, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6,000.0036,000.00
1879-CC Dollar VAM 3 Capped Die, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,250.0061,500.00
1879-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.0010,000.00
1879-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0012,500.00
1879-S Dollar Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.0015,500.00
1879-O Dollar VAM 28 O/Horizontal O (Regular Strike)350.00700.00800.00900.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 4 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)110.00600.00700.005,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 9 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)85.00600.00650.0053,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 25 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)135.00625.00850.002,050.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 6 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)150.00600.00650.001,350.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 34 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)80.00625.00750.004,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 6 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,350.008,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 23 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)95.00625.00850.002,050.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 42 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)110.00575.00675.0010,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 34A Rev of 1878 (Regular Strike)90.00600.00650.004,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 35 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)110.00600.00650.0010,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 43 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)110.00600.00675.005,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 51 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)140.00600.00750.003,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 39 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)85.00600.00650.0010,500.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 46 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)110.00600.00650.005,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 51 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,350.0015,000.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 52 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)110.00600.00700.005,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 50 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)110.00625.00750.004,250.00
1879-S Dollar VAM 52 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,200.004,500.00
1879 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A25,000.0045,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1879 Dollar, Cam (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$4,945.00
Lowest Sale Price
$11,400.00
Highest Sale Price
$7,769.14
Average Sale Price
$11,400.00
Most Recent Sale Price
22
Number of Sales
$170,921.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6820,700.0045,600.0030,306.82
MS-679,775.0025,850.0013,155.57
MS-66+10,575.0010,575.0010,575.00
MS-664,945.0011,400.007,769.14
MS-654,080.0011,750.005,906.89
MS-64+6,050.006,050.006,050.00
MS-643,055.005,900.004,099.53
MS-631,840.008,743.903,745.38
MS-621,840.002,400.002,065.00
MS-611,725.002,300.002,012.50
PO-16,440.007,188.006,747.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1879 Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $45,600.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1879 Dollar, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1879 Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.80% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 8.26% / 7.34% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1879 Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0011/19/2023
MS-64PCGSScotsman5,900.0007/28/2023
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers43,200.0008/31/2022
MS-64+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,050.0004/24/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0011/30/2021
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers45,600.0011/30/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0011/22/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions31,200.0009/17/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,900.0006/07/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers7,200.0011/01/2018
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers4,080.0008/22/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,520.0007/19/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,200.0007/15/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0002/22/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,700.0001/03/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0011/02/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions35,250.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0006/08/2017
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17,750.0003/20/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,500.0003/20/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0002/16/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,110.0001/04/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,347.5008/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0007/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5004/27/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0004/27/2016
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers7,050.0003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0003/30/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0012/03/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0008/16/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0006/07/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions25,850.0002/19/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,172.5001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,582.5001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,106.0012/14/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0009/04/2014
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers21,737.5006/02/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections2,990.9005/18/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0002/27/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections8,743.9002/09/2014
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,640.0001/28/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,988.0004/24/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions22,325.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0004/24/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions25,850.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0008/02/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0002/02/2012
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0002/01/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0011/08/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSBonhams & Butterfields3,744.0005/29/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0004/27/2011
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers11,589.0003/31/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/05/2011
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0001/03/2011
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena6,613.0001/03/2011
PO-1ICGBowers & Merena6,440.0011/03/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena7,188.0008/07/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0006/02/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/06/2010
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena20,700.0008/05/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena5,405.0008/05/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0007/30/2008
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena14,375.0006/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0004/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0004/01/2008
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,025.0001/05/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions28,750.0007/12/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/01/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions28,750.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCStack's6,038.0011/07/2006
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,658.0011/06/2006
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,625.0009/12/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,213.0001/05/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions21,850.0001/05/2006
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities11,270.0001/03/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,638.0010/23/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities10,500.0007/25/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,200.0007/25/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities10,350.0007/25/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities11,500.0007/25/2005
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers7,763.0006/01/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/12/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/12/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena9,200.0001/09/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries8,625.0008/16/2004
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,775.0008/15/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0006/02/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,613.0012/03/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions29,900.0011/07/2003
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries4,600.0007/27/2003
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries6,153.0005/27/2003
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries13,800.0002/24/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0011/21/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0004/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,945.0008/08/2001

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