As of May, 2024, a 1889 Dollar VAM 19A Bar Wing in circulated condition is worth between $54.00 and $118.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $120.00 and $2,750.00, 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 $2,350.00 in the 08/02/2017 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: 21,726,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1889 Dollar Vam 19A Bar Wing (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-662,750.00
MS-65+900.00
MS-65675.00
MS-64+335.00
MS-64285.00
MS-63+255.00
MS-63240.00
MS-62+155.00
MS-62145.00
MS-61125.00
MS-60120.00
AU-58+118.00
AU-58115.00
AU-55+83.00
AU-5580.00
AU-53+79.00
AU-5377.00
AU-50+76.00
AU-5070.00
XF-45+67.00
XF-4565.00
XF-4062.00
VF-3561.00
VF-3060.00
VF-2559.00
VF-2058.00
F-1558.00
F-1254.00
VG-1054.00
VG-854.00
G-654.00
G-454.00
AG-354.00

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 State120.002,750.00544.09
About Uncirculated70.00118.0087.25
Extremely Fine62.0067.0064.67
Fine and Very Fine54.0061.0058.33
Good and Very Good54.0054.0054.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good54.0054.0054.00

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 1889 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1889-S Dollar (Regular Strike)50.00285.00300.0065,000.00
1889 Dollar (Regular Strike)30.0072.0075.0037,500.00
1889-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)550.0024,000.0030,000.001,000,000.00
1889-O Dollar (Regular Strike)39.00290.00300.0052,500.00
1889 Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A2,200.0050,000.00
1889 Dollar VAM 5A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike)60.00105.00120.00675.00
1889 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.003,500.00
1889 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0013,500.00
1889 Dollar VAM 18 Doubled Ear (Regular Strike)70.0088.0090.004,400.00
1889-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A32,500.00425,000.00
1889-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A36,000.00300,000.00
1889 Dollar VAM 22 Bar Wing (Regular Strike)54.00118.00120.002,500.00
1889-O Dollar VAM 2 Oval O (Regular Strike)69.00450.00575.001,650.00
1889-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450.0027,500.00
1889-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A475.0095,000.00
1889-O Dollar VAM 6 Doubled Date (Regular Strike)69.00300.00325.003,250.00
1889-O Dollar VAM 1A Clashed E (Regular Strike)164.001,100.002,000.005,500.00
1889-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A425.0016,500.00
1889-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.0057,500.00
1889 Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,700.0080,000.00
1889 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,500.0057,500.00

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.

1889 Dollar Vam 19A Bar Wing (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

$56.00

Lowest Sale Price
$169.00

Highest Sale Price
$98.08

Average Sale Price
$84.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$980.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-662,350.002,350.002,350.00
MS-65+446.50588.00517.25
MS-64120.00432.00253.79
MS-6371.45228.00162.06
MS-6256.00169.0098.08
MS-6150.00288.00123.44
AU-5850.00159.0098.67
AU-55101.00101.00101.00
AU-5395.0095.0095.00
AU-5040.0040.0040.00
XF-4555.0089.0066.67
PO-1660.00660.00660.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1889 Dollar VAM 19A Bar Wing (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 $2,350.00.

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 1889 Dollar VAM 19A Bar Wing (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1889 Dollar VAM 19A Bar Wing (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.85% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 11.54% / 3.85% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1889 Dollar VAM 19A Bar Wing (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 Auctions84.0012/26/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0012/26/2023
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0012/04/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0006/26/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/06/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions159.0003/06/2023
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions660.0012/19/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions73.0012/19/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0009/19/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0006/20/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0003/21/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions114.0003/21/2022
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC56.0002/20/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions94.0012/15/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0006/22/2021
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/08/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0010/15/2020
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC114.0010/13/2019
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC71.4509/08/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/01/2019
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers55.0002/20/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions168.0012/19/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions120.0008/22/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions144.0003/27/2018
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC66.0012/18/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0010/24/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC225.0004/03/2017
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0001/30/2017
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers588.0009/05/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/14/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions50.0004/05/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions50.0004/05/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5004/05/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions58.0004/05/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions56.0004/05/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions105.7502/24/2015
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions199.7512/21/2014
MS-61NGCGreat Collections220.0012/07/2014
MS-61NGCGreat Collections137.5010/26/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions79.0009/29/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions84.0009/29/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0009/29/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions182.1309/29/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions84.0008/18/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions82.0006/30/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0012/05/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0010/14/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions200.0007/11/2013
AU-58NGCGoldberg Auctioneers63.0005/31/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions89.0006/06/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0006/28/2010