1877 Dollar Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1877 Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1877 Dollar variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1877 Trade Dollar (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $53.00 - $5,581.25

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $30,550.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $75.00 - $909.50

  Uncirculated: $153.50 - $3,600.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $1,100.00

  Uncirculated: $1,250.00 - $40,000.00

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1877-S Trade Dollar (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $42.00 - $4,250.00

  Uncirculated: $2.85 - $31,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $41.00 - $999.99

  Uncirculated: $169.00 - $17,950.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $1,100.00

  Uncirculated: $1,250.00 - $70,000.00

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1877-CC Trade Dollar (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $3.00 - $5,040.00

  Uncirculated: $323.00 - $78,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $545.00 - $3,000.00

  Uncirculated: $2,179.44 - $6,200.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $450.00 - $5,500.00

  Uncirculated: $6,500.00 - $150,000.00

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1877 Trade Dollar (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $716.00 - $2,860.00

  Uncirculated: $5.25 - $33,600.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $1,000.00 - $1,262.00

  Uncirculated: $1,850.00 - $15,850.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $1,050.00 - $2,350.00

  Uncirculated: $2,600.00 - $33,500.00

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1877 Trade Dollar, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $37,375.00

  Uncirculated: $1,150.00 - $32,900.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $2,995.00 - $5,500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2,800.00 - $56,500.00

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1877 Trade Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,110.00 - $4,560.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3,500.00 - $8,500.00

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1877-S Trade Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3,600.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3,000.00 - $4,500.00

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1877 Trade Dollar FS-101, C-13 DDO (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $207.00 - $423.00

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1877 Trade Dollar, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $2,585.00 - $64,400.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3,100.00 - $75,000.00

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1877-S Trade Dollar FS-802 DDR (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $300.00 - $588.00

  Uncirculated: $1,050.00 - $7,800.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $358.00 - $427.00

  Uncirculated: $685.00 - $1,230.00

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1877-S Trade Dollar FS-801, C-46 DDR (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $660.00 - $3,995.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $340.00

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1877-S Trade Dollar FS-301, C-21 RPD & RPM (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $219.73 - $360.00

  Uncirculated: $1,175.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $525.00

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1877-S Trade Dollar FS-802 DDR Chopmarked (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $336.00

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1877 Trade Dollar FS-101, C-13 DDO Chopmarked (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $78.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1877 Dollar

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1877 Seated Liberty Dollars has a significant impact on their value. Due to the age and circulation of these coins, finding high-grade specimens can be challenging. Uncirculated examples, particularly those grading MS65 or higher, are extremely rare and highly valued by collectors.

For Carson City mint coins, even circulated examples in VF or XF condition can command substantial premiums due to their scarcity. San Francisco mint coins are more common but still valuable in higher grades.

Strike quality is an important factor for 1877 dollars. Well-struck coins with full details, especially on Liberty's head and the eagle's feathers, are more desirable. Original luster is highly prized, particularly on uncirculated specimens.

Toning can significantly affect value, with naturally toned coins often commanding premiums. However, artificial toning is generally frowned upon by collectors. The presence of bag marks or other surface imperfections can detract from a coin's value, even in higher grades.

For Carson City coins, the strength and clarity of the CC mint mark is an important consideration, as weak mint marks are less desirable. Overall, the combination of rarity, historical significance, and condition makes the 1877 Seated Liberty Dollar a highly sought-after coin in the numismatic market.