Price Guide for 1889 Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1889 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.

1889 Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $13.00 - $2,000.00
    Uncirculated: $16.00 - $25,300.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $17.00 - $629.00
    Uncirculated: $2.00 - $5,596.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $30.00 - $72.00
    Uncirculated: $75.00 - $37,500.00

1889-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $5.00 - $25,850.00
    Uncirculated: $1,840.00 - $881,250.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $33.00 - $15,500.00
    Uncirculated: $600.00 - $44,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $550.00 - $24,000.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $1,000,000.00

1889-O Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $3.25 - $4,000.00
    Uncirculated: $81.00 - $44,650.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $19.59 - $690.00
    Uncirculated: $6.49 - $5,750.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $39.00 - $290.00
    Uncirculated: $300.00 - $52,500.00

1889-S Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $31.00 - $3,800.00
    Uncirculated: $3.50 - $16,450.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $26.00 - $344.95
    Uncirculated: $88.77 - $10,950.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $50.00 - $285.00
    Uncirculated: $300.00 - $65,000.00

1889-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $161.00 - $84,000.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $1,050.00 - $3,995.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $475.00 - $95,000.00

1889 Dollar (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $446.50 - $1,870.00
    Uncirculated: $4.40 - $34,500.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $687.88 - $700.00
    Uncirculated: $44.23 - $4,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $2,200.00 - $50,000.00

1889-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $6.50 - $22,200.00
    Uncirculated: $3,795.00 - $462,000.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $11,000.00 - $47,995.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $32,500.00 - $425,000.00

1889-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $64.00 - $2,600.00
    Uncirculated: $127.00 - $13,225.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $160.00 - $201.50
    Uncirculated: $250.00 - $1,086.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $425.00 - $16,500.00

1889 Dollar VAM 5B Pitted Reverse Hit List (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $55.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $98.00

1889 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $38.00 - $4,313.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $46.00 - $81.01
    Uncirculated: $37.99 - $2,900.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $100.00 - $3,500.00

1889-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $299.00
    Uncirculated: $250.00 - $15,275.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $316.00 - $2,925.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $450.00 - $27,500.00

1889 Dollar, CAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $863.00 - $74,750.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $2,761.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $2,700.00 - $80,000.00

1889 Dollar VAM 19A Bar Wing (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $40.00 - $660.00
    Uncirculated: $50.00 - $2,350.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $27.00 - $139.95
    Uncirculated: $59.51 - $1,095.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $54.00 - $118.00
    Uncirculated: $120.00 - $2,750.00

1889 Dollar VAM 22 Bar Wing (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $54.05 - $105.75
    Uncirculated: $55.00 - $646.25
  • eBay
    Circulated: $32.00 - $154.00
    Uncirculated: $42.88 - $326.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $54.00 - $118.00
    Uncirculated: $120.00 - $2,500.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 1A Clashed E (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $45.00 - $1,057.50
    Uncirculated: $240.00 - $4,080.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $43.70 - $935.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $164.00 - $1,100.00
    Uncirculated: $2,000.00 - $5,500.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 2 Oval O (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $29.00 - $411.00
    Uncirculated: $350.00 - $1,080.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $30.65 - $310.00
    Uncirculated: $65.18 - $1,999.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $69.00 - $450.00
    Uncirculated: $575.00 - $1,650.00

1889 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $19,200.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4,500.00 - $57,500.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 6 Doubled Date (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $44.00 - $250.00
    Uncirculated: $43.00 - $2,880.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $27.00 - $349.00
    Uncirculated: $260.00 - $899.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $69.00 - $300.00
    Uncirculated: $325.00 - $3,250.00

1889 Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $57.95 - $70.00
    Uncirculated: $31.87 - $329.99

1889 Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $69.99 - $290.00

1889 Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $6,800.00

1889 Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $96.57 - $124.99
    Uncirculated: $44.06 - $77.00

1889 Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $700.00
    Uncirculated: $66.00 - $128.50

1889 Dollar VAM 5A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $66.00
    Uncirculated: $66.00 - $360.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $41.05 - $1,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $60.00 - $105.00
    Uncirculated: $120.00 - $675.00

1889-O Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $134.95

1889 Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $46.00
    Uncirculated: $119.95

1889 Dollar VAM 7 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $51.00

1889 Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $145.00 - $177.30
    Uncirculated: $38.00

1889 Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $235.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $41.99 - $179.95

1889 Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $66.05 - $70.99

1889 Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $40.00 - $1,595.00

1889 Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $938.00
    Uncirculated: $125.99

1889 Dollar VAM 16 Doubled Ear (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $53.00 - $70.00
    Uncirculated: $45.00 - $1,200.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $31.00
    Uncirculated: $38.00 - $829.00

1889 Dollar VAM 18 Doubled Ear (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $55.00 - $60.00
    Uncirculated: $53.00 - $1,050.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $44.03 - $68.56
    Uncirculated: $82.00 - $411.76
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $70.00 - $88.00
    Uncirculated: $90.00 - $4,400.00

1889 Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $100.22 - $109.52

1889 Dollar VAM 20 Doubled Ear (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $69.00
    Uncirculated: $37.00 - $305.50
  • eBay
    Circulated: $35.00
    Uncirculated: $102.50 - $750.00

1889 Dollar VAM 23A Clashed IN (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $100.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 20A Weak E Rev (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $99.00 - $525.01
    Uncirculated: $3,240.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $34.00 - $999.00
    Uncirculated: $45.00 - $1,499.00

1889 Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $32.00 - $55.00

1889 Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $24.00
    Uncirculated: $56.25 - $71.00

1889 Dollar VAM 17 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $24.00

1889 Dollar VAM 18 Doubled Ear, PL (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $179.00

1889 Dollar VAM 19 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $80.00
    Uncirculated: $200.01
  • eBay
    Circulated: $36.00 - $90.00
    Uncirculated: $29.75 - $400.00

1889 Dollar VAM 19, PL (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $85.00

1889 Dollar VAM 20 Doubled Ear, PL (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $136.27

1889 Dollar VAM 21 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $35.10 - $50.00

1889 Dollar VAM 22 Bar Wing, PL (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $150.00

1889 Dollar VAM 23 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $82.00

1889 Dollar VAM 23A Clashed IN, PL (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $34.00

1889 Dollar VAM 23A Clashed IN, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $61.00

1889-CC Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $2,520.00 - $5,280.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $470.00 - $1,719.00

1889-CC Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,560.00 - $2,160.00
    Uncirculated: $52,800.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $252.49 - $1,499.00

1889-CC Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $350.00 - $2,900.00

1889 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $3,000.00
    Uncirculated: $95.00 - $13,800.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $29.51
    Uncirculated: $40.00 - $1,811.20
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $160.00 - $13,500.00

1889-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $5,520.00 - $228,000.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $35,000.00 - $35,250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $36,000.00 - $300,000.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $42.99 - $177.58

1889-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $276.00 - $52,875.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $130.00
    Uncirculated: $616.00 - $2,999.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $550.00 - $57,500.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $73.00 - $701.20
    Uncirculated: $163.70

1889-O Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $35.00 - $36.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 6 Doubled Date, PL (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $50.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $69.50
    Uncirculated: $340.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $32.55 - $175.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $750.00

1889 Dollar VAM 28A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $51.00 - $62.00
    Uncirculated: $35.00 - $528.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $54.00 - $62.16
    Uncirculated: $102.51 - $500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $60.00 - $85.00
    Uncirculated: $100.00 - $675.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $42.00 - $90.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $216.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $33.99 - $300.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $310.00

1889-O Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $25.00

1889-S Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $93.00 - $491.00
    Uncirculated: $128.50 - $599.96

1889-S Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $269.99
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $425.00

1889-S Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $49.00

1889-S Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $321.20

Design and Specifications of the 1889 Dollar

The 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar is part of the iconic Morgan Dollar series, which was minted from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921. This coin was produced during a period of significant silver production in the United States, following the Bland-Allison Act of 1878.

The year 1889 saw continued high production of silver dollars, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting the silver mining industry. These coins played a crucial role in American commerce and became a symbol of the country's economic growth during the late 19th century.

Weight 26.73 grams
Diameter 38.1 mm
Mint Marks Philadelphia (no mint mark), New Orleans (O), San Francisco (S), Carson City (CC)
Composition 90% silver, 10% copper
Obverse Design Liberty Head (Morgan Dollar), designed by George T. Morgan
Reverse Design Eagle with wings spread, designed by George T. Morgan

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1889 Morgan Dollar significantly impacts its value. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are highly prized by collectors, with premiums increasing substantially for coins graded MS65 and higher.

For the Carson City and San Francisco issues, the condition is particularly crucial due to their lower mintages. Even a small increase in grade can result in a substantial price difference for these scarcer issues.

Proof coins from this year, while not listed in the mint locations due to lack of specific data, would be extremely rare and valuable in any condition, with specimens in Proof 65 or better commanding significant premiums.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 21,726,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS65, scarce in MS66 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, popular among Morgan Dollar collectors

New Orleans, O

Mintage: 11,875,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS64, scarce in MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, slightly higher demand than Philadelphia mint

San Francisco, S

Mintage: 700,000

Rarity Scale: Scarce

Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS63 and above, rare in MS65+

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: High, due to lower mintage and key date status

Carson City, CC

Mintage: 350,000

Rarity Scale: Rare

Circulation Status: Limited Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Rare in all uncirculated grades, very rare in MS65+

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Very High, highly sought after by collectors due to low mintage and Carson City mint mark

Strike quality is an important factor for 1889 Morgan Dollars. Well-struck coins with full details, especially on the eagle's breast and Liberty's hair, are more desirable.

Luster plays a crucial role in determining the coin's eye appeal and value. Coins with original, frosty luster are preferred over those with dull or impaired surfaces.

Toning can significantly affect value. Natural, attractive toning can enhance a coin's desirability, while unattractive or artificial toning can decrease value.

For the Carson City issue, the presence of the original mint-issued box and certificate of authenticity (for coins from the GSA hoard) can add a premium to the coin's value.

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