As of May, 2024, a 1888-O Dollar VAM 17 Oval O in circulated condition is worth between $59.00 and $273.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $700.00 and $1,500.00, 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 $1,020.00 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: 12,150,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1888-O Dollar Vam 17 Oval O (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-641,500.00
MS-63+1,300.00
MS-631,200.00
MS-62+900.00
MS-62800.00
MS-61750.00
MS-60700.00
AU-58+273.00
AU-58215.00
AU-55+203.00
AU-55185.00
AU-53+174.00
AU-53162.00
AU-50+151.00
AU-50150.00
XF-45+147.00
XF-45135.00
XF-40107.00
VF-3596.00
VF-3090.00
VF-2579.00
VF-2073.00
F-1573.00
F-1269.00
VG-1064.00
VG-859.00
G-659.00
G-459.00
AG-359.00

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 State700.001,500.001,021.43
About Uncirculated150.00273.00189.13
Extremely Fine107.00147.00129.67
Fine and Very Fine69.0096.0080.00
Good and Very Good59.0064.0060.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good59.0059.0059.00

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 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 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-O Dollar Vam 17 Oval O (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

$44.00

Lowest Sale Price
$207.00

Highest Sale Price
$115.96

Average Sale Price
$159.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$1,159.63

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-611,020.001,020.001,020.00
MS-60211.50211.50211.50
AU-58112.00235.00167.67
AU-5544.00207.00115.96
AU-5366.0066.0066.00
AU-5060.0094.0075.50
XF-4565.0075.0072.40
XF-4041.0084.0064.61
VF-3059.0059.0059.00
VG-820.0020.0020.00
PO-1132.00132.00132.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1888-O Dollar VAM 17 Oval O (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-61. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-61 having the highest max price $1,020.00.

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-O Dollar VAM 17 Oval O (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1888-O Dollar VAM 17 Oval O (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.41% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 14.71% / 2.94% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1888-O Dollar VAM 17 Oval O (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-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/26/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0006/26/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0003/06/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/19/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/19/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0009/19/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0008/08/2022
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC112.0009/08/2019
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC44.0006/03/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0001/16/2018
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC235.0006/05/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions60.0004/05/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions211.5004/05/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0002/15/2015
AU-55ANACSGreat Collections48.0010/26/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions158.6309/29/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions66.0004/14/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0003/03/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0012/05/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions60.0009/23/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0007/11/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/11/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/11/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0006/10/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/17/2012
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers64.6307/01/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0010/13/2011
PO-1PCGSDavid Lawrence RC132.0006/11/2009
VG-8ANACSDavid Lawrence RC20.0004/02/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions207.0004/02/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0001/10/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions66.0001/09/2007