As of May, 2024, a 1888 Dollar VAM 16A Doubled Reverse in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $100.00 and $825.00, 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 $564.00 in the 12/26/2023 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: 19,183,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1888 Dollar Vam 16A Doubled 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-66825.00
MS-65+550.00
MS-65500.00
MS-64+380.00
MS-64350.00
MS-63+250.00
MS-63220.00
MS-62+135.00
MS-62110.00
MS-61100.00

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 State100.00825.00342.00

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 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-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, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,600.0037,500.00
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 Vam 16A Doubled 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

$62.00

Lowest Sale Price
$408.00

Highest Sale Price
$157.99

Average Sale Price
$192.00

Most Recent Sale Price
30

Number of Sales
$4,739.80

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66564.00564.00564.00
MS-65+180.00552.00285.31
MS-6462.00408.00157.99
MS-6360.00186.00124.25
MS-6260.0075.0067.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1888 Dollar VAM 16A Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $564.00.

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 VAM 16A Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1888 Dollar VAM 16A Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.18% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 34.69% / 4.08% 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 VAM 16A Doubled 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0012/26/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions192.0012/04/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0012/04/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions169.0012/04/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers144.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers144.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers144.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers168.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers168.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers120.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers144.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers192.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers120.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers168.0006/28/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/26/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0009/19/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/20/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers120.0003/23/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers168.0003/23/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers120.0003/23/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers120.0003/23/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0003/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0003/21/2022
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions139.0003/21/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0003/21/2022
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions240.0001/12/2022
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers75.0010/27/2021
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers60.0010/27/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0009/16/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions186.0005/19/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions432.0005/08/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers132.0003/10/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC62.0009/15/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions204.0001/23/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/19/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions240.0010/31/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0009/26/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/26/2018
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC60.0006/03/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions109.0003/27/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions156.0003/06/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions258.5003/28/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions119.0001/24/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7510/25/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/04/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/04/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions282.0004/05/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions211.5001/11/2015
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections74.8010/26/2014