Price Guide for 1896 Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for 1896 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.
1896 Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $14.00 - $6,500.00Uncirculated: $14.00 - $30,550.00
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eBayCirculated: $1.00 - $1,750.00Uncirculated: $0.01 - $6,725.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $32.00 - $125.00Uncirculated: $75.00 - $35,000.00
1896-O Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $12.00 - $28,000.00Uncirculated: $4.00 - $528,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $12.50 - $3,215.50Uncirculated: $64.99 - $16,100.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $36.00 - $875.00Uncirculated: $2,100.00 - $585,000.00
1896-S Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $16.00 - $14,000.00Uncirculated: $3.00 - $720,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.61 - $2,700.00Uncirculated: $1,000.00 - $20,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $32.00 - $2,400.00Uncirculated: $3,100.00 - $725,000.00
1896 Dollar (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $489.00 - $1,680.00Uncirculated: $5.25 - $66,700.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,125.00 - $1,950.00Uncirculated: $1,700.00 - $4,610.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1,100.00 - $1,800.00Uncirculated: $2,200.00 - $30,000.00
1896-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $207.00 - $1,800.00Uncirculated: $7.00 - $10,350.00
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eBayCirculated: $91.00 - $3,100.00Uncirculated: $1,502.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $2,200.00 - $2,500.00Uncirculated: $3,150.00 - $9,500.00
1896-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,495.00Uncirculated: $1,380.00 - $111,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $1,600.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3,500.00 - $225,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $32.00 - $35.00
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eBayCirculated: $51.00 - $59.00Uncirculated: $52.01 - $104.50
1896 Dollar, CAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,610.00 - $84,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2,020.00 - $28,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,600.00 - $115,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 1A (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $43.00 - $115.22
1896 Dollar VAM 1B (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $63.50 - $108.51
1896 Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $52.77Uncirculated: $40.71 - $459.00
1896 Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $38.15 - $1,260.00
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eBayCirculated: $290.00Uncirculated: $68.00
1896 Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Stars, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $170.00 - $384.00
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eBayUncirculated: $51.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $450.00
1896 Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Stars, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $340.00 - $1,500.00
1896 Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $34.98
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 - $54.00Uncirculated: $33.88
1896 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,350.00 - $126,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5,200.00 - $39,400.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3,350.00 - $65,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $492.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.00 - $35.53Uncirculated: $299.99 - $1,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Stars (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $22.00 - $120.00Uncirculated: $51.00 - $504.00
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eBayCirculated: $38.00 - $120.00Uncirculated: $46.88 - $500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $74.00 - $193.00Uncirculated: $195.00 - $1,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 19 8 in Denticle (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $23.00 - $74.00Uncirculated: $24.00 - $3,360.00
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eBayCirculated: $161.50Uncirculated: $61.80 - $500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $64.00 - $143.00Uncirculated: $150.00 - $3,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $30.00 - $77.75Uncirculated: $62.00 - $175.00
1896 Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $76.00
1896 Dollar VAM 9, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $93.60
1896 Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $51.00Uncirculated: $56.00 - $74.99
1896 Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $48.05 - $61.60
1896 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $25.00 - $13,512.50
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eBayCirculated: $47.80 - $3,641.55Uncirculated: $15.00 - $1,249.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $110.00 - $30,000.00
1896 Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $109.88Uncirculated: $69.99
1896 Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $62.00
1896 Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $79.99
1896 Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $35.76Uncirculated: $31.00 - $68.00
1896 Dollar VAM 16 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $46.00 - $1,880.60
1896 Dollar VAM 17 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $33.77 - $141.50
1896 Dollar VAM 18 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $106.00
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eBayUncirculated: $64.00 - $158.19
1896 Dollar VAM 19 8 in Denticle, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $288.00
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eBayUncirculated: $600.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $190.00 - $500.00
1896 Dollar VAM 19 8 in Denticle, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $174.00
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eBayUncirculated: $666.78
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $300.00 - $700.00
1896 Dollar VAM 20 Bar 6, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $228.00 - $423.00
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eBayUncirculated: $95.00 - $485.00
1896 Dollar VAM 20 Bar 6, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $998.75 - $1,320.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $39.00 - $854.95
1896-O Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $25.00 - $480.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $11.11 - $190.50
1896-O Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $261.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $21.69 - $399.99
1896-O Dollar VAM 7 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $881.25 - $4,560.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $32.25 - $144.50
1896-O Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,299.60 - $2,040.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $33.00 - $45.00Uncirculated: $2,070.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,320.00 - $2,880.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $35.00
1896 Dollar VAM 20 Bar 6 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $55.00 - $720.00
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eBayCirculated: $43.23 - $69.99Uncirculated: $23.55 - $675.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $60.00 - $100.00Uncirculated: $110.00 - $2,100.00
1896-S Dollar VAM 5 S/S (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $170.00 - $1,351.25Uncirculated: $2,596.00 - $20,700.00
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eBayCirculated: $350.00 - $850.00Uncirculated: $2,436.00 - $2,801.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $52.00 - $2,500.00Uncirculated: $3,250.00 - $13,500.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $200.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $31.00 - $54.95
1896-O Dollar VAM 17 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $109.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 18 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $276.00
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eBayCirculated: $300.00 - $375.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 19 Shifted Date, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $112.50
1896-O Dollar VAM 19 Shifted Date, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $47.95
1896-S Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3,120.00 - $6,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $21.58 - $53.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $50.00 - $2,600.00Uncirculated: $3,250.00 - $5,250.00
1896-O Dollar VAM 19 Shifted Date (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $135.13 - $840.00Uncirculated: $411.25 - $3,760.00
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eBayCirculated: $36.00 - $550.00Uncirculated: $35.88 - $52.99
1896-S Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $31.00 - $550.00Uncirculated: $3,210.00
1896-S Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $552.00
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eBayCirculated: $35.00 - $600.00
1896-S Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $34.19 - $695.00Uncirculated: $299.00
1896-S Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $37.56 - $81.00
1896 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $700.00 - $4,250.00Uncirculated: $40.00 - $21,275.00
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eBayUncirculated: $35.00 - $1,649.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $160.00 - $25,000.00
1896-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $4,935.00 - $6,462.50Uncirculated: $1,093.00 - $25,300.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14,000.00 - $30,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1896 Dollar
The 1896 Morgan Dollar was part of the long-running series of silver dollars minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. This coin was produced during a period of significant silver production in the United States, resulting from the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890. The Morgan Dollar played a crucial role in the nation's monetary system and remains a popular collector's item today.
Weight | 26.73 grams |
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Diameter | 38.1 mm |
Mint Marks | Philadelphia (no mint mark), New Orleans (O), San Francisco (S) |
Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
Obverse Design | Liberty head design, also known as the Morgan dollar, designed by George T. Morgan |
Reverse Design | Heraldic eagle with wings spread, clutching arrows and an olive branch, designed by George T. Morgan |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of an 1896 Morgan Dollar significantly impacts its value. While the coin is relatively common in circulated grades, specimens in uncirculated condition become progressively more valuable. Coins graded MS65 or higher are considerably scarce and command substantial premiums.
Key factors affecting condition include:
1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full detail, especially on the hair above Liberty's ear and the eagle's breast feathers, are more desirable.
2. Luster: Original mint luster, free from cleaning or other impairments, greatly enhances value.
3. Contact marks: Fewer marks, especially on open fields and Liberty's cheek, result in higher grades and values.
4. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can significantly increase a coin's appeal and value to collectors.
Mintage: 9,976,762
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in lower grades, but scarce in gem uncirculated condition (MS65 and above)
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, popular among Morgan dollar collectors
Mintage: 4,900,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in gem uncirculated condition (MS65 and above)
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, slightly higher than Philadelphia mint due to lower mintage
Mintage: 5,000,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in gem uncirculated condition (MS65 and above)
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, similar to New Orleans mint
Several factors can influence the value of an 1896 Morgan Dollar beyond its condition:
1. Mint mark: While not rare, coins from New Orleans and San Francisco may command slight premiums over Philadelphia issues.
2. Die state: Late die state examples showing interesting die cracks or other features may appeal to specialists.
3. Prooflike surfaces: Some business strikes exhibit mirror-like fields, which can increase their value.
4. Historical significance: As part of the iconic Morgan Dollar series, these coins benefit from strong collector interest in American numismatic history.
5. Silver content: The intrinsic silver value provides a baseline worth, which can fluctuate with precious metal markets.
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