As of May, 2024, a 1896 Dollar, PL in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $110.00 and $30,000.00, 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 $13,512.50 in the 10/15/2015 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: George T. Morgan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 9,976,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1896 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-67+30,000.00
MS-6713,500.00
MS-66+1,650.00
MS-66900.00
MS-65+650.00
MS-65600.00
MS-64+350.00
MS-64250.00
MS-63+190.00
MS-63175.00
MS-62+150.00
MS-62135.00
MS-61115.00
MS-60110.00

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 State110.0030,000.003,483.93

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 1896 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1896 Dollar (Regular Strike)32.00125.0075.0035,000.00
1896-O Dollar (Regular Strike)36.00875.002,100.00585,000.00
1896-S Dollar (Regular Strike)32.002,400.003,100.00725,000.00
1896 Dollar (Proof)1,100.001,800.002,200.0030,000.00
1896 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0025,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Stars (Regular Strike)74.00193.00195.001,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Stars, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450.00450.00
1896 Dollar VAM 19 8 in Denticle (Regular Strike)64.00143.00150.003,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 19 8 in Denticle, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A190.00500.00
1896-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)2,200.002,500.003,150.009,500.00
1896 Dollar VAM 19 8 in Denticle, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A300.00700.00
1896-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A14,000.0030,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 20 Bar 6 (Regular Strike)60.00100.00110.002,100.00
1896-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,500.00225,000.00
1896-S Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)50.002,600.003,250.005,250.00
1896-S Dollar VAM 5 S/S (Regular Strike)52.002,500.003,250.0013,500.00
1896 Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,600.00115,000.00
1896 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,350.0065,000.00

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.

1896 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

$54.00

Lowest Sale Price
$576.00

Highest Sale Price
$153.92

Average Sale Price
$192.00

Most Recent Sale Price
91

Number of Sales
$14,007.08

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-675,750.0013,512.5010,985.94
MS-66+1,140.003,055.001,769.50
MS-66504.004,312.501,342.74
MS-65+178.009,400.00571.09
MS-65240.00550.00342.48
MS-64+240.00300.00266.17
MS-6454.00576.00153.92
MS-6341.00379.50111.85
MS-6231.00169.0078.19
MS-6131.0089.0069.75
MS-6025.0058.0041.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1896 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $13,512.50.

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 1896 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1896 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.79% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.31% / 6.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1896 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-63ANACSHeritage Auctions186.0012/26/2023
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions119.0012/04/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0008/09/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0006/16/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions228.0006/05/2023
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions169.0006/05/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0012/14/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/19/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers120.0005/18/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0005/18/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers100.0005/18/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0005/15/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,068.0004/03/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0003/07/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0002/23/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0001/12/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers168.0012/21/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions169.0010/27/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0009/29/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers204.0007/28/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions114.0005/05/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers168.0002/03/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0012/30/2020
MS-64+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0010/25/2020
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0008/11/2020
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0004/26/2020
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers324.0002/19/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/24/2019
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers264.0008/28/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0008/28/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers132.0007/31/2019
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers240.0007/31/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions312.0007/03/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0003/20/2019
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers144.0001/30/2019
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers276.0001/30/2019
MS-64+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers240.0001/30/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0001/09/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0010/31/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/10/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/19/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions132.0009/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.2009/05/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/08/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers120.0006/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0005/16/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0003/13/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/13/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0002/27/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0002/27/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions94.0002/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0002/13/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC125.0001/08/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0012/26/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers156.0012/13/2017
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers360.0012/13/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0012/12/2017
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions74.0012/05/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0011/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0011/02/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0010/31/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,115.0010/26/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions104.0008/22/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions120.0008/22/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions109.0005/16/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers141.0004/05/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers376.0004/05/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1304/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0003/28/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0003/14/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0003/14/2017
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions89.0002/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7502/21/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions63.0001/31/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/31/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/31/2017
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers446.5001/11/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/04/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/04/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions61.0001/03/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2512/27/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0012/27/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions364.2512/20/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0011/15/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers188.0011/02/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0010/17/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5009/20/2016
MS-63PCGSBonham's374.0009/06/2016
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers423.0009/05/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5006/21/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5005/31/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC170.0005/29/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions164.5005/24/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0005/24/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3805/03/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0003/30/2016
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,456.2502/18/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7502/14/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5002/14/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5001/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/29/2015
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions13,512.5010/15/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/06/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers329.0008/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions152.7508/11/2015
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0007/21/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions158.6307/14/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7503/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC375.0002/08/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers969.3802/06/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0002/03/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/11/2015
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/04/2015
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections59.4212/21/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions58.0012/21/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions45.0012/07/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6312/07/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions79.0011/30/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7511/30/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions72.0011/23/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions381.8811/23/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions99.8811/16/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions94.0011/09/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions92.0011/02/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections133.1011/02/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2510/08/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions141.0009/29/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7509/22/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions146.8809/15/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/10/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections155.1006/15/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/04/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions152.7504/21/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,997.5003/27/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers117.5003/11/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections313.5003/02/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers91.6502/11/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections379.5002/02/2014
MS-61NGCGreat Collections71.5001/19/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions969.3801/08/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections137.5612/22/2013
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,312.5012/19/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections87.0012/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions206.0011/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0010/21/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.0009/25/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0009/23/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions103.0008/26/2013
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections63.0008/18/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers131.6007/27/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers9,400.0007/27/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections96.0007/14/2013
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC210.0004/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0003/25/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0002/18/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions499.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers353.0001/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0010/18/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions106.0010/15/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections160.0010/14/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections83.0009/09/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers161.0008/04/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0005/30/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections129.0005/27/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections226.0004/22/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections286.0004/01/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers277.1503/27/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers316.0003/22/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions84.0002/06/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections200.0002/05/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0001/09/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/31/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions74.0010/17/2011
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections127.0010/16/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/13/2011
MS-64ICGGreat Collections125.0010/02/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions79.0009/12/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions920.0009/07/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0008/11/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0008/11/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0008/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/08/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/07/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/04/2011
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0005/16/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions116.0004/04/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions437.0003/17/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions99.0002/21/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers104.0002/03/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/05/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0011/15/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/18/2010
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0001/11/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,035.0001/05/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/16/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions94.0010/07/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/11/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC78.0008/03/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/31/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,816.0007/13/2009
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena13,225.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0002/04/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0002/01/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0012/04/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0011/24/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0011/20/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC345.0010/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0010/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCStack's575.0008/21/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/30/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/28/2008
MS-66NGCStack's1,610.0005/21/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/30/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions75.0004/14/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions98.0003/26/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0003/10/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's1,955.0002/26/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0001/09/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0012/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/08/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC368.0006/18/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0002/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0002/20/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0012/04/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0011/22/2006
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC63.0011/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0010/24/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0009/27/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0009/27/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0009/18/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0008/21/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/13/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0008/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0007/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0006/14/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0006/14/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0005/29/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0004/26/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions207.0004/11/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0012/14/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/19/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/28/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0006/13/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0002/21/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/06/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0012/13/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0012/08/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0011/17/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0011/08/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0010/27/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/27/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0010/06/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions124.0009/15/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions449.0009/09/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions178.0007/26/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0006/07/2004
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,933.0005/31/2004
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC155.0005/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0005/19/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions77.0001/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,324.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0007/28/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/27/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions357.0004/25/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/06/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0001/30/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/09/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0011/21/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/26/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0008/09/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0006/27/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0012/07/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions54.0010/12/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/01/2000
MS-60PCIHeritage Auctions25.0007/06/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/04/2000
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,760.0003/05/1998