As of May, 2024, a 1885-S Dollar, PL in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $450.00 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 $22,800.00 in the 01/14/2024 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: 1,497,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1885-S 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-6620,000.00
MS-65+14,000.00
MS-6510,000.00
MS-64+5,750.00
MS-645,150.00
MS-63+1,350.00
MS-631,050.00
MS-62+825.00
MS-62750.00
MS-61500.00
MS-60450.00

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 State450.0020,000.005,438.64

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 VAM 1A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike)70.0098.00105.002,750.00
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, 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-S 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$29.00
Lowest Sale Price
$4,347.50
Highest Sale Price
$1,987.19
Average Sale Price
$3,480.00
Most Recent Sale Price
41
Number of Sales
$81,474.65
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6622,800.0022,800.0022,800.00
MS-65+1,265.009,987.505,033.19
MS-653,995.0021,000.0012,497.50
MS-64+4,560.004,560.004,560.00
MS-6429.004,347.501,987.19
MS-63200.001,739.00636.21
MS-62115.001,035.00419.95
MS-61311.00311.00311.00
MS-60167.001,725.00981.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1885-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $22,800.00.

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-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1885-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.19% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 5.95% / 3.57% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1885-S 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22,800.0001/14/2024
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions21,000.0001/14/2024
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0006/05/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/06/2022
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5004/28/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0010/10/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/22/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions480.0007/22/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0010/30/2019
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0007/14/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0005/22/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0009/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,860.4009/07/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,173.7507/13/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2503/28/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions517.0011/15/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5010/31/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions587.5006/22/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0010/06/2015
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,230.0006/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0003/20/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions306.0004/24/2013
MS-62NGCGreat Collections378.0012/23/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0011/29/2012
MS-62NGCGreat Collections289.0011/04/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,623.0002/16/2012
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0001/24/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0008/11/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions277.0004/27/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers414.0003/31/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,610.0003/31/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0012/02/2010
MS-60NONEBonhams & Butterfields1,053.0009/20/2010
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0008/09/2010
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC374.0008/27/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0010/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,739.0005/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/06/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's2,645.0010/11/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/08/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/18/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0007/12/2007
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,006.0003/01/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0010/24/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,105.0005/26/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions374.0004/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,338.0001/05/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/04/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0011/07/2005
MS-64PCIDavid Lawrence RC29.0010/17/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/21/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0007/27/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0002/23/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,495.0008/16/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0001/31/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0001/12/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/22/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions541.0007/26/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions167.0005/28/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0005/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,611.0002/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0007/27/2002
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions300.0006/13/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,037.0001/04/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0012/07/2000
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0011/16/2000
MS-62PCIHeritage Auctions115.0011/09/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,725.0003/01/2000
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/1997
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,970.0001/26/1996

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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