As of May, 2024, a 1888 Dollar, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,600.00 and $37,500.00, 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 $30,550.00 in the 04/27/2016 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: 833
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1888 Dollar, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6737,500.00
MS-66+24,000.00
MS-6615,000.00
MS-65+10,500.00
MS-659,500.00
MS-64+7,250.00
MS-646,750.00
MS-63+6,250.00
MS-635,750.00
MS-62+3,900.00
MS-623,600.00
MS-613,000.00
MS-602,600.00

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 State2,600.0037,500.0010,430.77

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 1888 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1888 Dollar (Regular Strike)32.0080.0075.0017,500.00
1888-O Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0085.0090.0017,500.00
1888-O Dollar Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike)75.006,500.0012,000.0018,500.00
1888-S Dollar (Regular Strike)90.00400.00460.0037,500.00
1888 Dollar (Proof)1,200.001,800.002,200.0018,000.00
1888 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.004,250.00
1888 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0022,500.00
1888 Dollar VAM 7 Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike)65.0095.00100.00800.00
1888 Dollar VAM 11 Doubled Ear (Regular Strike)54.00118.00135.001,700.00
1888 Dollar VAM 6 Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike)65.0098.00105.00800.00
1888 Dollar VAM 18 Doubled Eyelid (Regular Strike)55.0098.00110.00800.00
1888 Dollar VAM 16A Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.00825.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 9 Doubled Arrows (Regular Strike)59.00145.00160.005,250.00
1888-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A125.009,000.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 9 Doubled Arrows, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.00950.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 1A Clashed E (Regular Strike)59.00173.00180.003,000.00
1888-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A185.0032,500.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 9 Doubled Arrows, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.003,500.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 1B Scarface (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,500.0020,000.00
1888-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A475.0035,000.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 6 Oval O (Regular Strike)74.00273.00330.001,500.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 21 Oval O (Regular Strike)64.00293.00850.002,500.00
1888-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.0022,500.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 24 Oval O (Regular Strike)64.00298.00850.002,200.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 17 Oval O (Regular Strike)59.00273.00700.001,500.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 5 Oval O (Regular Strike)64.00273.00700.00700.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 18 Oval O (Regular Strike)69.00273.00950.004,250.00
1888-O Dollar VAM 4 Hot Lips TOP 100 (Regular Strike)90.006,750.0012,250.0019,000.00
1888 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A15,000.00100,000.00

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.

1888 Dollar, Cam (Proof) – 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

$2,310.00

Lowest Sale Price
$8,625.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,770.03

Average Sale Price
$4,680.00

Most Recent Sale Price
35

Number of Sales
$131,951.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6712,650.0030,550.0021,006.88
MS-665,875.0024,675.0010,595.07
MS-653,795.009,775.006,069.39
MS-64+4,259.005,288.004,773.50
MS-642,310.008,625.003,770.03
MS-631,668.004,800.003,043.00
MS-622,070.002,640.002,295.00
PO-16,046.008,050.007,048.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1888 Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $30,550.00.

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 1888 Dollar, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1888 Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.48% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 7.62% / 5.71% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1888 Dollar, CAM (Proof) 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-67NGCHeritage Auctions21,000.0012/17/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,600.0011/19/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0005/07/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10,800.0002/12/2023
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC29,000.0005/08/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0011/30/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0011/22/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,680.0011/22/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0011/18/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,250.0012/02/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0010/30/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions28,800.0008/19/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,100.0006/24/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/29/2018
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers4,320.0003/21/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0002/22/2018
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers4,230.0006/21/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11,750.0002/13/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5010/31/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0007/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,939.6304/27/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions30,550.0004/27/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,550.0001/25/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,450.0012/03/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/07/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,813.0012/05/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,288.0012/05/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24,675.0004/24/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,259.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,113.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,222.0004/18/2012
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,060.0002/01/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0012/08/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0009/07/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0006/20/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,070.0006/14/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0006/01/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/27/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/05/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's8,625.0011/10/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena6,046.0011/03/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0008/11/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,307.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,594.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0003/24/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena8,050.0002/15/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena6,210.0008/05/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,881.0005/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0004/01/2009
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0012/04/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions6,038.0010/01/2008
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena14,605.0007/26/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,715.0006/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,881.0008/13/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,613.0007/12/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0010/24/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/07/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/04/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/04/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0012/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,613.0011/02/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/27/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities12,650.0007/25/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,335.0007/25/2005
MS-64PCGSScotsman3,450.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,163.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/12/2005
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena4,083.0001/09/2005
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries8,625.0011/18/2004
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,775.0010/11/2004
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities11,500.0008/15/2004
MS-65ICGBowers & Merena4,370.0008/14/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,668.0007/20/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0006/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0006/03/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0009/29/2002
MS-64PCGSR.M. Smythe2,310.0007/29/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,795.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,588.0010/03/2001
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,025.0005/28/2001