As of May, 2024, a 1888-O Dollar VAM 1B Scarface in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5,500.00 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 $18,800.00 in the 08/16/2015 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 1B Scarface (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6420,000.00
MS-63+15,000.00
MS-6312,500.00
MS-62+9,000.00
MS-627,000.00
MS-615,500.00

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 State5,500.0020,000.0011,500.00

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-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-O Dollar Vam 1B Scarface (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
$71.00
Lowest Sale Price
$12,650.00
Highest Sale Price
$5,457.54
Average Sale Price
$109.00
Most Recent Sale Price
34
Number of Sales
$185,556.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-649,000.0018,800.0012,915.00
MS-63+6,000.008,400.007,200.00
MS-6394.0012,925.005,832.20
MS-6271.0012,650.005,457.54
MS-612,400.009,775.005,471.20
MS-601,920.002,185.002,052.50
PO-12,232.502,232.502,232.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1888-O Dollar VAM 1B Scarface (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $18,800.00.

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 1888-O Dollar VAM 1B Scarface (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1888-O Dollar VAM 1B Scarface (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.00% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.43% / 4.29% 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 1B Scarface (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-62ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0012/04/2023
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0012/04/2023
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0012/04/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0006/26/2023
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers5,040.0006/16/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions8,700.0012/19/2022
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,600.0012/04/2022
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions192.0009/19/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/06/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,720.0010/10/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,170.0009/16/2021
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions2,640.0009/16/2021
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,757.5007/15/2021
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers3,840.0003/31/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0011/22/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0006/23/2020
MS-61PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,820.0001/30/2020
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,605.0009/08/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/18/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0007/14/2019
MS-63+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0002/03/2019
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7509/27/2018
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers3,840.0008/22/2018
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0008/22/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,400.0008/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0006/17/2018
MS-63+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0001/03/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0011/08/2017
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions240.0009/05/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,800.0008/02/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0008/02/2017
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,400.0006/12/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0006/08/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers9,400.0003/29/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0002/16/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0008/10/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/27/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,582.5003/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0008/16/2015
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0003/01/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,817.5002/01/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5008/05/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/27/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,343.7502/27/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions6,462.5002/03/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0002/03/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/08/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0008/08/2013
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions11,750.0007/11/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.0007/11/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions8,813.0004/24/2013
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions9,988.0004/24/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0011/29/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions4,994.0011/29/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions5,288.0010/18/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0004/18/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/03/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/03/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/11/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/06/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,744.0010/19/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0004/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/09/2007

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

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