As of May, 2024, a 1880-O Dollar VAM 48 Hangnail in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $165.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $200.00 and $20,000.00, 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 $19,975.00 in the 09/04/2014 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: 5,305,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1880-O Dollar Vam 48 Hangnail (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6520,000.00
MS-64+4,250.00
MS-641,850.00
MS-63+800.00
MS-63725.00
MS-62+375.00
MS-62300.00
MS-61225.00
MS-60200.00
AU-58+165.00
AU-58150.00
AU-55+110.00
AU-55100.00
AU-53+92.00
AU-5390.00
AU-50+87.00
AU-5085.00
XF-45+82.00
XF-4580.00
XF-4075.00
VF-3570.00
VF-3067.00
VF-2564.00
VF-2060.00
F-1558.00
F-1256.00
VG-1054.00
VG-852.00
G-652.00
G-450.00
AG-350.00
FR-250.00

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 State200.0020,000.003,191.67
About Uncirculated85.00165.00109.88
Extremely Fine75.0082.0079.00
Fine and Very Fine56.0070.0062.50
Good and Very Good50.0054.0052.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.0050.0050.00

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 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 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-O Dollar Vam 48 Hangnail (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

$54.00

Lowest Sale Price
$169.00

Highest Sale Price
$83.16

Average Sale Price
$61.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$997.96

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+12,000.0019,975.0015,750.00
MS-64+3,360.003,840.003,600.00
MS-64998.751,410.001,172.78
MS-63+528.00528.00528.00
MS-63340.75660.00445.84
MS-62132.00372.50245.65
MS-61105.75129.25117.50
MS-6094.0094.0094.00
AU-5869.00124.0090.56
AU-5554.00169.0083.16
AU-5335.0055.0045.00
AU-5065.00110.0084.25
XF-4545.0045.0045.00
XF-4069.0069.0069.00
VF-2027.0027.0027.00
VG-1084.0084.0084.00
G-494.0094.0094.00
PO-170.0070.0070.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1880-O Dollar VAM 48 Hangnail (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $19,975.00.

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-O Dollar VAM 48 Hangnail (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1880-O Dollar VAM 48 Hangnail (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.61% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 13.89% / 5.56% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1880-O Dollar VAM 48 Hangnail (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
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0012/03/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0012/03/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0008/20/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/26/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0003/06/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/19/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0009/19/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0009/19/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0009/19/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0008/08/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/23/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/21/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions124.0003/21/2022
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC372.5002/20/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions61.0012/15/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0010/27/2021
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0005/08/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0005/08/2021
MS-63+PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/31/2021
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0002/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/15/2020
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC350.0109/15/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0002/03/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions168.0001/09/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions132.0012/19/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions180.0009/19/2017
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/05/2017
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions55.0008/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,028.1308/02/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions998.7508/02/2017
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0007/31/2017
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions129.2505/16/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers223.2505/03/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions340.7501/17/2017
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0009/26/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5009/22/2016
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC87.0012/13/2015
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers540.5009/14/2015
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7504/12/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions62.0004/05/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions54.0004/05/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions69.0002/24/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions74.0002/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0002/01/2015
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions99.8801/11/2015
AU-55ANACSGreat Collections66.0012/21/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions998.7511/06/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions367.7811/02/2014
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections145.9610/26/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions79.0009/29/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions79.0009/29/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19,975.0009/04/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/04/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0005/12/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions229.1312/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/05/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0011/04/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0010/14/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0009/25/2013
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/11/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/11/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0006/10/2013
AU-50NGCGreat Collections110.0011/04/2012
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers88.1307/01/2012
AU-50NGCGoldberg Auctioneers75.0005/31/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/22/2011
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0010/19/2009
VF-20ANACSDavid Lawrence RC27.0007/16/2009
VF-20ANACSDavid Lawrence RC27.0005/04/2009
AU-53ANACSDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/02/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC414.0010/30/2006