As of May, 2024, a 1889-S Dollar, PL in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $425.00 and $16,500.00, 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 $13,225.00 in the 01/01/2009 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: 700,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1889-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-6616,500.00
MS-65+8,250.00
MS-655,000.00
MS-64+2,250.00
MS-641,350.00
MS-63+1,100.00
MS-631,050.00
MS-62+600.00
MS-62500.00
MS-61450.00
MS-60425.00

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 State425.0016,500.003,406.82

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 19A Bar Wing (Regular Strike)54.00118.00120.002,750.00
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, 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-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

$300.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,176.00

Highest Sale Price
$962.77

Average Sale Price
$1,260.00

Most Recent Sale Price
33

Number of Sales
$31,771.35

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-665,635.0013,225.009,430.00
MS-65+2,990.007,200.003,979.43
MS-653,360.004,320.003,735.00
MS-64+1,527.502,533.202,027.68
MS-64300.003,176.00962.77
MS-63226.001,150.00516.25
MS-62207.00408.00299.57
MS-61127.00364.25278.58
MS-60144.00360.00240.00
AU-58101.00192.00147.75
AU-5564.0064.0064.00
PO-12,600.002,600.002,600.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1889-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 $13,225.00.

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-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1889-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.11% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 5.56% / 5.56% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1889-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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0001/14/2024
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,260.0012/19/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,533.2012/18/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions360.0012/14/2022
AU-58ANACSStack's Bowers192.0010/11/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions900.0007/06/2022
MS-61ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers360.0006/30/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0001/16/2022
MS-64+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,650.0007/11/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,170.0006/22/2021
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0005/08/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions720.0004/28/2021
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0012/20/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions504.0002/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,083.6010/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0010/24/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions216.0008/14/2019
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers408.0007/31/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers780.0006/12/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0005/01/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/28/2019
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers840.0008/22/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0006/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0006/17/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers528.0012/13/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0012/07/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0009/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2504/27/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0003/22/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions352.5003/15/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5011/06/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions152.7511/02/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions282.0009/15/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions305.5006/04/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions646.2502/27/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections423.5002/09/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2501/27/2014
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/08/2014
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0011/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0009/25/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,176.0008/08/2013
MS-61ANACSGreat Collections233.0012/30/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0011/29/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions489.0007/12/2012
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections226.0001/01/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions265.0003/17/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions161.0002/21/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0012/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0006/02/2010
MS-64ICGDavid Lawrence RC532.0001/21/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/22/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13,225.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/28/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC391.0012/20/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0011/29/2007
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC345.0011/12/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/15/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0005/15/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions417.0005/07/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries3,278.0001/01/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR2,600.0010/05/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0004/26/2006
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions460.0002/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,773.0012/13/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/21/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions207.0002/28/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/12/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0011/10/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/03/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions101.0003/24/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0008/04/2001
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/04/2001
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions518.0004/07/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,635.0001/04/2001
MS-64SEGSHeritage Auctions300.0008/24/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0005/04/2000
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena546.0003/23/2000