As of May, 2024, a 1880/79-S Dollar, DMPL in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $200.00 and $11,000.00, 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 $4,935.00 in the 03/03/2016 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: 8,900,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1880/79-S Dollar, Dmpl (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6711,000.00
MS-66+7,000.00
MS-666,250.00
MS-65+2,000.00
MS-651,550.00
MS-64+1,100.00
MS-64750.00
MS-63+500.00
MS-63410.00
MS-62+350.00
MS-62300.00
MS-61225.00
MS-60200.00

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 State200.0011,000.002,433.46

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 1A Knobbed 8 (Regular Strike)60.00850.001,150.001,500.00
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-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.

1880/79-S Dollar, Dmpl (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

$489.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,888.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,335.56

Average Sale Price
$1,116.25

Most Recent Sale Price
13

Number of Sales
$17,362.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+2,702.504,935.003,818.75
MS-66661.001,528.001,062.67
MS-65+489.004,888.001,335.56
MS-65480.001,680.001,149.17
MS-64+1,485.001,485.001,485.00
MS-64180.00881.25447.58
MS-63138.00350.00256.73
MS-62109.00164.50144.83

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1880/79-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $4,935.00.

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 1880/79-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1880/79-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.72% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / Bowers & Merena with 8.51% / 4.26% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1880/79-S Dollar, DMPL (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
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/14/2024
MS-65ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers480.0006/30/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/11/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/28/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0003/07/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0001/15/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0008/21/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/30/2018
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,485.0012/17/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0012/12/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0012/12/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0011/07/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/29/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions925.0003/16/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers199.7511/02/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5009/20/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,350.0007/19/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0003/03/2016
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5010/15/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2504/26/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5012/07/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/23/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0002/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions999.0009/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0006/14/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/08/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/12/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/02/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0006/04/2007
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena776.0005/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions891.0004/09/2007
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena690.0002/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,898.0011/02/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/21/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/23/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0001/12/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/12/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/04/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0010/05/2000