Price Guide for 1893 Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1893 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.

1893-S Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $10.00 - $114,000.00
    Uncirculated: $75.00 - $735,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $317.00 - $71,816.12
    Uncirculated: $44.29 - $800.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $2,150.00 - $160,000.00
    Uncirculated: $190,000.00 - $2,250,000.00
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1893 Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $48.00 - $5,500.00
    Uncirculated: $6.50 - $66,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $0.99 - $8,100.00
    Uncirculated: $32.00 - $9,534.70
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $160.00 - $1,425.00
    Uncirculated: $1,500.00 - $67,500.00
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1893-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $51.00 - $10,500.00
    Uncirculated: $16.00 - $161,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $69.00 - $4,750.00
    Uncirculated: $1,271.00 - $28,993.82
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $275.00 - $5,750.00
    Uncirculated: $6,750.00 - $235,000.00
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1893-O Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $44.00 - $18,000.00
    Uncirculated: $633.00 - $228,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $50.00 - $3,800.00
    Uncirculated: $1,308.00 - $17,099.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $185.00 - $3,600.00
    Uncirculated: $4,000.00 - $270,000.00
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1893-CC Dollar, BM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $149,500.00
    Uncirculated: $20,900.00 - $305,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $60,000.00 - $375,000.00
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1893-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $920.00 - $1,880.00
    Uncirculated: $1,265.00 - $458,250.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $860.01
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5,000.00 - $550,000.00
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1893 Dollar, CAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,552.00 - $57,500.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $1,601.00 - $13,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $2,650.00 - $110,000.00
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1893 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8,225.00 - $70,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $3,200.00 - $120,000.00
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1893 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $322.00 - $2,350.00
    Uncirculated: $940.00 - $13,800.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $21.50 - $1,494.95
    Uncirculated: $51.00 - $822.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5,500.00 - $55,000.00
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1893 Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Stars (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $152.75 - $4,800.00
    Uncirculated: $1,116.25 - $6,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $178.50 - $760.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $220.00 - $1,400.00
    Uncirculated: $1,500.00 - $4,150.00
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1893-CC Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $2,300.00 - $4,800.00
    Uncirculated: $1,006.00 - $55,200.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,251.00 - $3,999.95
    Uncirculated: $4,000.00 - $11,499.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $6,750.00 - $115,000.00
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1893 Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $110.00 - $699.95
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1893 Dollar (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $150.00 - $3,850.00
    Uncirculated: $4.20 - $46,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $338.00 - $785.00
    Uncirculated: $199.99 - $30,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,050.00 - $1,800.00
    Uncirculated: $2,200.00 - $85,000.00
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1893 Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $640.00 - $1,200.00
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1893 Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $960.00 - $5,520.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $184.50
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1893 Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,320.00 - $3,840.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $249.00 - $349.99
    Uncirculated: $389.00 - $2,599.99
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1893-CC Dollar Branch Mint, CAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $141,000.00 - $323,125.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $814.95 - $824.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $180,000.00 - $425,000.00
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1893 Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Stars, PL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,260.00
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1893 Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $680.40
  • eBay
    Circulated: $113.50
    Uncirculated: $309.88
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1893-CC Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $3,960.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $3,956.00
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1893-CC Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $2,040.00 - $2,760.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $100.00 - $510.00
    Uncirculated: $5,485.00
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1893-CC Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $2,640.00
    Uncirculated: $7,080.00 - $7,670.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $113.50 - $677.77
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1893-CC Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $2,280.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $173.56 - $455.00
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1893-CC Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7,375.00 - $12,000.00
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1893 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,998.00
    Uncirculated: $4,935.00 - $21,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $397.00
    Uncirculated: $2,225.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $10,000.00 - $30,000.00
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1893-O Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $850.00
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1893-CC Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,725.00 - $83,375.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $7,000.00 - $150,000.00
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1893-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $85,000.00
    Uncirculated: $2,875.00 - $360,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $22,500.00 - $500,000.00
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1893-O Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $73.00 - $499.99
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1893-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $13,225.00
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1893-O Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $660.00
    Uncirculated: $5,015.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $83.55 - $163.99
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1893-O Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $2,460.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $137.50 - $325.00
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1893-O Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $504.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $771.20
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1893-S Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,320.00 - $6,900.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $2,750.00 - $3,150.00
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Design and Specifications of the 1893 Dollar

The 1893 Morgan Dollar was minted during a pivotal year in American economic history. The Panic of 1893 was one of the worst economic depressions in U.S. history, leading to bank failures, business closures, and widespread unemployment. This economic turmoil significantly impacted coin production, making the 1893 Morgan Dollar an important numismatic artifact of this tumultuous period.

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

Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1893 Morgan Dollars. Due to the economic conditions of the time, many coins saw heavy circulation, making high-grade examples particularly valuable. Uncirculated specimens with minimal contact marks and strong luster command significant premiums.

For Carson City coins, bag marks are common and can affect value. Strike quality is also important, with well-struck coins featuring full detail on Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers being more desirable.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 378,792

Rarity Scale: Scarce

Circulation Status: Limited Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Rare in MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: High, due to key date status and historical significance

New Orleans, O

Mintage: 300,000

Rarity Scale: Scarce

Circulation Status: Limited Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Very rare in MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: High, particularly for well-preserved specimens

San Francisco, S

Mintage: 100,000

Rarity Scale: Rare

Circulation Status: Limited Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Extremely rare in MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Very high, especially for high-grade examples

Carson City, CC

Mintage: 677,000

Rarity Scale: Scarce

Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Rare in MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: High, due to popularity of Carson City mint

Toning can significantly impact value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding premiums. Prooflike and deep mirror prooflike surfaces are highly sought after and can substantially increase a coin's value.

The historical significance of the 1893 Morgan Dollar, minted during the Panic of 1893, adds to its appeal among collectors and investors. The low mintages across all mints for this year make it a key date for the series, further enhancing its value and collectibility.

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