As of May, 2024, a 1885 Dollar VAM 1A Pitted Reverse in circulated condition is worth between $70.00 and $98.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $105.00 and $2,750.00, 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 $825.00 in the 04/18/2021 by renowned auctioneer David Lawrence RC, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: George T. Morgan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 17,786,837
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1885 Dollar Vam 1A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-672,750.00
MS-66+1,250.00
MS-66725.00
MS-65+475.00
MS-65325.00
MS-64+225.00
MS-64180.00
MS-63+160.00
MS-63140.00
MS-62+125.00
MS-62117.00
MS-61112.00
MS-60105.00
AU-58+98.00
AU-5890.00
AU-55+78.00
AU-5570.00

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 State105.002,750.00514.54
About Uncirculated70.0098.0084.00

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 1885 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1885-O Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0070.0075.0030,000.00
1885-S Dollar (Regular Strike)37.00375.00350.0060,000.00
1885 Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0070.0075.0065,000.00
1885-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)550.001,000.00800.00300,000.00
1885 Dollar (Proof)1,375.001,800.002,200.0037,500.00
1885 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.0012,500.00
1885 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0027,500.00
1885 Dollar VAM 22 Dash (Regular Strike)60.0080.0090.00485.00
1885-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A800.0016,500.00
1885-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A800.0050,000.00
1885-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.005,000.00
1885-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0012,500.00
1885-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450.0020,000.00
1885-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A31,500.0031,500.00
1885-S Dollar VAM 6 S/S (Regular Strike)50.00325.00350.003,400.00
1885 Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,600.00110,000.00
1885 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A18,000.0080,000.00

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.

1885 Dollar Vam 1A Pitted Reverse (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

$72.00

Lowest Sale Price
$216.00

Highest Sale Price
$117.46

Average Sale Price
$94.00

Most Recent Sale Price
15

Number of Sales
$1,761.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66575.00575.00575.00
MS-65+135.00825.00267.21
MS-6472.00216.00117.46
MS-6340.00134.0080.80
MS-6251.00200.0081.47
PO-151.0051.0051.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1885 Dollar VAM 1A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $825.00.

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 1885 Dollar VAM 1A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1885 Dollar VAM 1A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.81% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 16.98% / 7.55% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1885 Dollar VAM 1A Pitted Reverse (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 Auctions103.0012/04/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/03/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions63.0012/03/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/26/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0006/05/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0012/19/2022
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers100.0012/13/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions73.0008/08/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions134.0008/08/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0008/08/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0005/15/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers100.0004/26/2022
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC825.0004/18/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers100.0005/20/2020
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC40.0009/08/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0012/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/19/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0012/12/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers105.0010/30/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0002/05/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC56.0001/22/2018
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0001/08/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0001/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0008/29/2017
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC105.0007/31/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0003/07/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions170.3802/21/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0012/13/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/08/2016
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0008/23/2016
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0005/31/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0002/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8809/29/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions223.2504/05/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.8801/11/2015
MS-62NGCGreat Collections66.0012/21/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections68.2011/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/29/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions72.0008/18/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions80.0006/23/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0012/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0012/05/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions135.0009/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/12/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0007/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0007/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0007/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0007/11/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0006/10/2013
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers46.0005/31/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0010/13/2011