As of May, 2024, a 1888-S Dollar, PL in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $475.00 and $35,000.00, 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 $22,138.00 in the 10/27/2006 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: George T. Morgan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 657,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1888-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-66+35,000.00
MS-6616,000.00
MS-65+8,500.00
MS-653,650.00
MS-64+2,900.00
MS-642,500.00
MS-63+1,350.00
MS-63975.00
MS-62+650.00
MS-62585.00
MS-61550.00
MS-60475.00

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 State475.0035,000.006,094.58

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-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-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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$660.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,585.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,095.79

Average Sale Price
$1,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
41

Number of Sales
$44,927.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6612,000.0022,138.0016,872.00
MS-65+805.004,600.002,967.20
MS-652,413.202,640.002,564.40
MS-64660.002,585.001,095.79
MS-63196.001,126.00552.79
MS-62201.00489.00347.85
MS-61329.00456.00405.67
MS-601,320.001,320.001,320.00
AU-58264.00264.00264.00
PO-1600.00900.00750.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1888-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $22,138.00.

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-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1888-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.36% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 12.73% / 6.36% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1888-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-63NGCStack's Bowers900.0006/16/2023
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers432.0003/29/2023
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers456.0003/29/2023
MS-63PCGSScotsman797.0007/22/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,450.0005/02/2021
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers510.0009/16/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/29/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/30/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,413.2009/08/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0008/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/28/2019
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers780.0003/20/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0002/03/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions780.0010/14/2018
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers528.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0005/20/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions264.0002/06/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/23/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0008/22/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers446.5002/22/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/31/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions616.8805/24/2016
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers646.2503/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/04/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/03/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0011/22/2015
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers528.7508/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/12/2015
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,028.1303/27/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3811/06/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions611.0011/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5011/06/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions763.7502/27/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3802/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/05/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers710.8811/08/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC590.0006/23/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions470.0003/21/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,126.0002/22/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0002/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions485.0001/09/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions441.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers998.7511/16/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0007/12/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/13/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/07/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions417.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0004/27/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0004/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/17/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/05/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/22/2009
MS-63NONEScotsman719.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSScotsman863.0007/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0005/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions489.0012/04/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,462.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0007/30/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions949.0006/26/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions276.0005/28/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/28/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's900.0011/13/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0011/06/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/27/2007
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena690.0008/04/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/12/2007
MS-64NONEStack's1,955.0006/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena22,138.0010/27/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,554.0010/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0008/13/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions446.0007/10/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/01/2006
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,645.0005/28/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/26/2006
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC391.0003/20/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/04/2006
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions489.0011/02/2005
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions403.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/21/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries4,600.0009/19/2005
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities600.0009/18/2005
MS-64NGCScotsman1,150.0007/08/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena17,250.0008/14/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/01/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0006/09/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions289.0004/28/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries3,220.0001/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,451.0008/08/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0004/05/2001
MS-65+SEGSSuperior Galleries805.0003/08/2001
MS-60NONEStack's1,320.0010/10/1995