As of May, 2024, a 1880 Dollar VAM 1A Knobbed 8 in circulated condition is worth between $60.00 and $850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,150.00 and $1,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $1,080.00 in the 09/19/2022 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: George T. Morgan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 12,600,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1880 Dollar Vam 1A Knobbed 8 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,300.00
MS-601,150.00
AU-58+850.00
AU-58775.00
AU-55+650.00
AU-55525.00
AU-53+475.00
AU-53400.00
AU-50+350.00
AU-50300.00
XF-45+200.00
XF-45165.00
XF-40150.00
VF-35135.00
VF-30120.00
VF-25110.00
VF-20105.00
F-1595.00
F-1290.00
VG-1085.00
VG-875.00
G-670.00
G-465.00
AG-360.00
FR-260.00

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 State1,150.001,500.001,316.67
About Uncirculated300.00850.00540.63
Extremely Fine150.00200.00171.67
Fine and Very Fine90.00135.00109.17
Good and Very Good65.0085.0073.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good60.0060.0060.00

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 1880 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1880-CC Dollar 8/Low 7 (Regular Strike)175.00550.00650.0030,000.00
1880-CC Dollar 8/7 Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)190.00800.00850.0028,500.00
1880-O Dollar (Regular Strike)32.00140.00175.00200,000.00
1880 Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0070.0080.0060,000.00
1880/79-O Dollar (Regular Strike)46.00150.00210.0022,500.00
1880-S Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0070.0075.00165,000.00
1880-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)185.00615.00650.00300,000.00
1880/79-S Dollar (Regular Strike)39.0076.0090.0031,500.00
1880/79-CC Dollar Reverse of 1878 (Regular Strike)210.00765.00850.0013,500.00
1880/9-S Dollar (Regular Strike)40.0075.0080.0017,000.00
1880-CC Dollar 8/High 7 (Regular Strike)275.00575.00625.0060,000.00
1880 Dollar (Proof)1,375.001,800.002,200.0057,500.00
1880 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.008,000.00
1880 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0022,500.00
1880 Dollar VAM 7 8/7 Crossbar (Regular Strike)55.001,750.003,000.005,500.00
1880 Dollar VAM 11 Checkmark (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.005,750.00
1880 Dollar VAM 8 8/7 Ears (Regular Strike)950.008,500.0010,000.0015,500.00
1880 Dollar VAM 9 8/7 Stem (Regular Strike)65.00115.00120.0012,500.00
1880 Dollar VAM 6 8/7 Spikes (Regular Strike)40.00350.00500.008,500.00
1880-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A315.0055,000.00
1880-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A600.0070,000.00
1880/79-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450.0062,500.00
1880/79-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.0075,000.00
1880 Dollar VAM 23 80/79 (Regular Strike)125.00800.00900.001,250.00
1880-CC Dollar 8/Low 7, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A700.0035,000.00
1880-CC Dollar 8/7 Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,150.006,000.00
1880-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A700.00100,000.00
1880-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A800.0026,500.00
1880/79-CC Dollar Reverse of 1878, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A900.0011,000.00
1880-CC Dollar VAM 5 8/7 High 7 (Regular Strike)300.00600.00650.0090,000.00
1880/79-CC Dollar Reverse of 1878, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,250.0010,750.00
1880-CC Dollar VAM 5 8/7 High 7, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A800.001,050.00
1880/79-CC Dollar VAM 4 80/79 Rev of 78 (Regular Strike)225.00775.00850.0027,500.00
1880-CC Dollar 8/High 7, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A675.0010,500.00
1880-CC Dollar VAM 5 8/7 High 7, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,400.0051,500.00
1880-CC Dollar 8/7 High 7, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.0052,000.00
1880-CC Dollar VAM 8 8/7 Rev of 79 (Regular Strike)N/AN/A625.002,850.00
1880/79-CC Dollar VAM 4 80/79 Rev of 78, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.003,600.00
1880-CC Dollar 8/Low 7, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A675.0018,500.00
1880/79-CC Dollar VAM 4 80/79 Rev of 78, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,000.007,750.00
1880-CC Dollar VAM 6 8/7 Low 7 (Regular Strike)250.00550.00600.0035,000.00
1880-CC Dollar VAM 6 8/7 Low 7, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A850.003,300.00
1880-CC Dollar VAM 6 8/7 Low 7, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,300.006,000.00
1880-CC Dollar VAM 7 8/7 Rev of 78 (Regular Strike)200.00740.00850.0027,500.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 7 Rusted Date (Regular Strike)39.00165.00200.001,900.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 16 Checkmark (Regular Strike)45.00175.00225.001,850.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 17 Checkmark (Regular Strike)39.00160.00185.00335.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 21 Checkmark (Regular Strike)42.00150.00175.004,000.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 43 Doubled Ear (Regular Strike)115.00400.00425.001,900.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 48 Hangnail (Regular Strike)50.00165.00200.0020,000.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 5 8/7 Crossbar (Regular Strike)45.00165.00200.004,150.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 5 8/7 Crossbar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.003,750.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 49 8/7 Ear Hangnail (Regular Strike)75.00600.00750.003,000.00
1880-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.00180,000.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 6 8/7 Ear (Regular Strike)39.00210.00285.002,350.00
1880-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0040,000.00
1880/79-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A130.0012,000.00
1880/79-O Dollar VAM 4 Crossbar TOP 100 (Regular Strike)55.00185.00240.0023,000.00
1880-O Dollar VAM 6A 8/7 Ear (Regular Strike)45.00175.00200.0018,500.00
1880/79-O Dollar VAM 4 Crossbar TOP 100, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.0011,750.00
1880/79-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A200.0011,000.00
1880/79-O Dollar VAM 4 Crossbar TOP 100, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,550.0028,000.00
1880/9-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A115.004,250.00
1880/9-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.0016,000.00
1880-S Dollar VAM 12 Checkmark (Regular Strike)75.0080.0085.001,800.00
1880/79-S Dollar VAM 8 80/79 Medium S (Regular Strike)60.00105.00110.002,350.00
1880/9-S Dollar VAM 11 0/9 Overdate, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A175.0016,500.00
1880/79-S Dollar VAM 8 80/79 Medium S, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.008,000.00
1880-S Dollar VAM 10 8/7 Crossbar (Regular Strike)59.00175.00170.002,500.00
1880/79-S Dollar VAM 8 80/79 Medium S, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A325.001,650.00
1880/79-S Dollar VAM 9 80/79 Large S (Regular Strike)49.0090.00100.002,350.00
1880/79-S Dollar VAM 9 80/79 Large S, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A300.006,000.00
1880/79-S Dollar VAM 9 80/79 Large S, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.006,500.00
1880/9-S Dollar VAM 11 0/9 Overdate (Regular Strike)40.0085.0090.0014,000.00
1880/9-S Dollar VAM 11 0/9 Overdate, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A90.004,350.00
1880 Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,600.00110,000.00

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.

1880 Dollar Vam 1A Knobbed 8 (Regular Strike) – 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$47.00

Lowest Sale Price
$341.00

Highest Sale Price
$140.04

Average Sale Price
$103.00

Most Recent Sale Price
13

Number of Sales
$1,820.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-61528.00998.75763.38
AU-58384.001,080.00732.00
AU-55264.00518.00416.98
AU-53129.25460.00279.19
AU-5081.00431.00193.00
XF-4547.00341.00140.04
XF-4051.00322.00143.57
VF-3577.00144.00104.25
VF-30115.00141.00128.00
VF-2065.0099.0081.40
F-1247.0047.0047.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1880 Dollar VAM 1A Knobbed 8 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from F-12 to MS-61. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-58 having the highest max price $1,080.00.

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 1880 Dollar VAM 1A Knobbed 8 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1880 Dollar VAM 1A Knobbed 8 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 85.94% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.81% / 6.25% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1880 Dollar VAM 1A Knobbed 8 (Regular Strike) 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
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions103.0012/04/2023
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0012/04/2023
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0012/04/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0012/03/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/03/2023
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions528.0012/03/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/26/2023
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/16/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions149.0003/06/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions129.0003/06/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0009/19/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0008/08/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/03/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0006/20/2022
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers100.0012/21/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0012/15/2021
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions117.0012/15/2021
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers144.0004/15/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers75.0003/31/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/15/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0010/15/2020
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions74.0008/12/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions99.0008/12/2020
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0005/19/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions156.0004/10/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/26/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/12/2018
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions104.0003/13/2018
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC65.0001/29/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/24/2017
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions79.0004/04/2017
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions329.0003/28/2017
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0001/16/2017
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions188.0001/03/2017
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0009/26/2016
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC51.0004/26/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0004/05/2015
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions223.2502/03/2015
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions129.2510/26/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions258.5009/29/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions110.4505/12/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8804/23/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5004/21/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions146.8803/31/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions998.7502/03/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions118.0012/05/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0012/05/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0012/05/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions100.0009/25/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/23/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/11/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/10/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions341.0003/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0001/09/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/03/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/03/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions109.0010/13/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions196.0004/27/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/03/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0011/03/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/26/2008
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions489.0009/19/2006