As of May, 2024, a 1891 Dollar, DMPL in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $500.00 and $45,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Poor, Fair, and About Good grade that was hammered at $38,000.00 in the 02/26/2008 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: George T. Morgan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 8,693,556
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1891 Dollar, Dmpl (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6645,000.00
MS-65+32,500.00
MS-6527,500.00
MS-64+9,000.00
MS-645,500.00
MS-63+3,000.00
MS-632,450.00
MS-62+1,200.00
MS-62875.00
MS-61725.00
MS-60500.00

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 State500.0045,000.0011,659.09

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 1891 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1891-S Dollar (Regular Strike)34.00145.00160.0033,500.00
1891 Dollar (Regular Strike)32.0090.00100.0047,500.00
1891-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)140.00685.00725.0065,000.00
1891-O Dollar (Regular Strike)30.00245.00260.00125,000.00
1891 Dollar (Proof)1,375.001,800.002,200.0037,500.00
1891 Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Ear (Regular Strike)46.0088.00120.002,750.00
1891 Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Ear, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,500.007,000.00
1891 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A225.001,900.00
1891 Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Ear, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,250.008,000.00
1891 Dollar VAM2A Dbl Ear/Moustache (Regular Strike)110.002,000.002,500.003,500.00
1891-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)700.00750.00800.00235,000.00
1891-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A900.0065,000.00
1891-CC Dollar VAM 3 Spitting Eagle TOP 100 (Regular Strike)160.00775.00800.0045,000.00
1891-O Dollar VAM 1A Clashed E (Regular Strike)74.00445.00525.001,050.00
1891-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A350.0013,500.00
1891-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,200.0055,000.00
1891-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A200.0010,000.00
1891-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A300.0037,500.00
1891-S Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Stars (Regular Strike)64.00200.00225.007,000.00
1891 Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,600.0060,000.00
1891 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,000.0075,000.00

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.

1891 Dollar, Dmpl (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

$1,668.00

Lowest Sale Price
$12,650.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,832.83

Average Sale Price
$3,600.00

Most Recent Sale Price
26

Number of Sales
$125,653.68

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+14,688.0024,675.0020,562.67
MS-641,668.0012,650.004,832.83
MS-63575.003,055.001,403.09
MS-62381.88870.00569.94
MS-61276.00564.00446.85
MS-6016,100.0016,100.0016,100.00
PO-11,500.0038,000.0019,750.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1891 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with PO-1 having the highest max price $38,000.00.

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 1891 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1891 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.71% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 7.35% / 5.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1891 Dollar, DMPL (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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/14/2024
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0012/04/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,213.2006/05/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/05/2023
MS-62ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers870.0006/30/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0006/22/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/24/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,680.0012/21/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0005/06/2020
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers660.0005/29/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0011/14/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0007/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0006/17/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/02/2018
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC805.0009/18/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions481.7508/02/2017
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions500.5504/26/2017
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions564.0003/28/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,112.5006/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions22,325.0001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions24,675.0012/14/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,555.4810/08/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions499.3808/05/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,756.2508/05/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2508/05/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0006/28/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/23/2014
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers734.3803/27/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections3,520.0001/05/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14,688.0008/08/2013
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers381.8807/27/2013
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions999.0001/09/2013
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions823.0010/18/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions940.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0003/08/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0012/08/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0012/02/2010
MS-63PCGSStack's2,070.0006/15/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0003/24/2010
PO-1PCGSStack's1,500.0005/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0007/30/2008
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries1,092.0004/01/2008
PO-1NGCStack's38,000.0002/26/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/06/2007
MS-63PCGSScotsman1,380.0007/27/2007
MS-60NONEStack's16,100.0010/18/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,945.0006/21/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0012/13/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0011/02/2005
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena3,968.0010/27/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,756.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0012/08/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0009/09/2004
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,438.0004/02/2004
MS-64NTCScotsman1,668.0001/23/2004
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,370.0007/30/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0007/26/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0003/20/2003
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0002/24/2003
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,140.0001/01/2003
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0007/31/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0007/27/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,795.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0001/06/1999
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/30/1997