As of May, 2024, a 1880-O Dollar VAM 49 8/7 Ear Hangnail in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $750.00 and $3,000.00, 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 $1,500.00 in the 12/03/2023 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 49 8/7 Ear 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-63+3,000.00
MS-632,500.00
MS-62+900.00
MS-62850.00
MS-61800.00
MS-60750.00
AU-58+600.00
AU-58550.00
AU-55+500.00
AU-55450.00
AU-53+325.00
AU-53275.00
AU-50+250.00
AU-50200.00
XF-45+185.00
XF-45175.00
XF-40160.00
VF-35150.00
VF-30140.00
VF-25135.00
VF-20125.00
F-15110.00
F-12105.00
VG-10100.00
VG-895.00
G-690.00
G-480.00
AG-375.00

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 State750.003,000.001,466.67
About Uncirculated200.00600.00393.75
Extremely Fine160.00185.00173.33
Fine and Very Fine105.00150.00127.50
Good and Very Good80.00100.0091.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good75.0075.0075.00

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 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-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 49 8/7 Ear 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

$94.00

Lowest Sale Price
$306.00

Highest Sale Price
$167.10

Average Sale Price
$109.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$1,671.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-611,500.001,500.001,500.00
AU-58505.25840.00672.63
AU-55336.00558.13456.02
AU-53156.00364.25243.42
AU-5094.00306.00167.10
XF-4555.00322.00176.72
XF-40109.00246.75165.69

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1880-O Dollar VAM 49 8/7 Ear Hangnail (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from XF-40 to MS-61. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-61 having the highest max price $1,500.00.

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 49 8/7 Ear 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 49 8/7 Ear Hangnail (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 91.67% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Goldberg Auctioneers with 5.56% / 2.78% 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 49 8/7 Ear 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
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0012/03/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0012/03/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/26/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0006/20/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0005/08/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0005/08/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions399.6010/15/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/09/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/09/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/02/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0009/02/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0008/26/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/26/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0008/26/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0008/19/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0008/19/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/19/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0007/24/2019
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC55.0006/03/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0003/13/2018
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC195.0009/25/2017
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions188.0004/25/2017
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers423.0009/05/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions119.0005/31/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions505.2503/29/2016
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions258.5004/05/2015
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions364.2503/10/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions544.0309/29/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5008/18/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions558.1308/05/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions258.5005/12/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions246.7503/31/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3801/08/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0012/05/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0001/09/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/22/2011