As of May, 2024, a 1881 Dollar, PL in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $140.00 and $5,250.00, 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 $6,000.00 in the 04/26/2022 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: 9,163,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1881 Dollar, Pl (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-665,250.00
MS-65+3,850.00
MS-652,250.00
MS-64+650.00
MS-64500.00
MS-63+260.00
MS-63235.00
MS-62+185.00
MS-62160.00
MS-61150.00
MS-60140.00

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 State140.005,250.001,239.09

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 1881 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1881-O Dollar (Regular Strike)32.0073.0075.0075,000.00
1881-S Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0070.0075.00165,000.00
1881 Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0070.0075.0060,000.00
1881-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)250.00585.00600.0065,000.00
1881 Dollar (Proof)1,050.001,800.002,550.0085,000.00
1881 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A315.0032,500.00
1881-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A600.0011,250.00
1881-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A675.0052,500.00
1881-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A140.0017,500.00
1881-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A235.0018,500.00
1881-O Dollar VAM 27 Doubled Ear (Regular Strike)50.00265.00400.001,400.00
1881-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.009,000.00
1881-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0040,000.00
1881 Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,850.00110,000.00
1881 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A40,000.00200,000.00

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.

1881 Dollar, Pl (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

$173.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,200.00

Highest Sale Price
$382.94

Average Sale Price
$1,140.00

Most Recent Sale Price
50

Number of Sales
$19,146.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-662,300.003,335.002,798.33
MS-65+977.003,407.502,033.73
MS-651,680.006,000.002,570.00
MS-64+446.50528.00492.83
MS-64173.001,200.00382.94
MS-6372.00336.00157.33
MS-6254.00173.00107.86
MS-6141.0041.0041.00
MS-602,860.002,860.002,860.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1881 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $6,000.00.

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 1881 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1881 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.09% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 10.91% / 7.27% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1881 Dollar, PL (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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0003/06/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions154.0012/28/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC305.0007/17/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers6,000.0004/26/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0002/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/31/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0009/22/2021
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers528.0008/25/2021
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0008/25/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions264.0007/28/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0011/25/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0011/15/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0010/18/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers132.0006/10/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0006/07/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0011/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/30/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0010/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0003/16/2019
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers276.0001/30/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0001/09/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/29/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/22/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/11/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers300.0006/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0005/30/2018
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers129.0002/19/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers411.0002/19/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0012/13/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0012/13/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0012/12/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/24/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0010/17/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers353.0009/04/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers329.0009/04/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5004/26/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0003/28/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0003/07/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers188.0002/22/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions141.0002/14/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0012/13/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers399.5011/02/2016
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers141.0008/09/2016
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers129.2511/05/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5006/30/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/07/2015
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections112.2012/21/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8811/06/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7509/22/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections82.5007/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,407.5006/02/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/09/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers260.0004/16/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,704.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0002/07/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions341.0001/14/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions165.0001/14/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections276.0011/04/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0003/08/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena243.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions389.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions346.0002/03/2010
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0008/27/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/31/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions334.0007/01/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0003/02/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0001/07/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC270.0011/20/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions173.0011/12/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions75.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0008/08/2007
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries977.0008/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0012/05/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions265.0010/24/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0007/11/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0005/07/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0012/19/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0011/07/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0011/02/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/21/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0006/15/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions300.0005/09/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers719.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/17/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0012/08/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0011/04/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0009/13/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0007/21/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions346.0007/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/24/2004
MS-65+NGCScotsman1,495.0001/23/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0011/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/25/2002
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0011/28/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0005/01/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions72.0004/12/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0004/07/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,430.0002/01/1998
MS-60NONEStack's2,860.0012/01/1997