Price Guide for 1899 Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for 1899 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.
1899 Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $36.00 - $8,000.00Uncirculated: $60.00 - $21,150.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.75 - $3,250.00Uncirculated: $29.69 - $3,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $115.00 - $280.00Uncirculated: $290.00 - $27,500.00
1899-O Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3.00 - $5,160.00Uncirculated: $21.00 - $29,900.00
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eBayCirculated: $18.68 - $361.00Uncirculated: $24.50 - $6,982.32
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 - $70.00Uncirculated: $75.00 - $37,500.00
1899-S Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2.50 - $21,000.00Uncirculated: $2.50 - $49,937.50
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eBayCirculated: $18.00 - $668.00Uncirculated: $136.25 - $17,167.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $32.00 - $610.00Uncirculated: $625.00 - $52,500.00
1899-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $253.00 - $504.00Uncirculated: $161.00 - $36,425.00
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eBayCirculated: $335.00 - $539.00Uncirculated: $435.00 - $3,850.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $625.00 - $37,500.00
1899-S Dollar VAM 7 Doubled Date (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $98.00 - $500.00Uncirculated: $275.00 - $14,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $91.00 - $542.00Uncirculated: $205.50 - $1,150.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 - $565.00Uncirculated: $600.00 - $25,000.00
1899-S Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $22.72
1899-S Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $43.00 - $62.95
1899-S Dollar VAM 7 Doubled Date, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,140.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,350.00 - $3,000.00
1899-S Dollar VAM 7 Doubled Date, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $127.50
1899-S Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $21.50 - $68.00
1899-S Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $245.00
1899-S Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $34.99 - $324.99
1899-S Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $34.54
1899-S Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $39.00 - $76.01
1899 Dollar, CAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,725.00 - $144,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3,155.00 - $29,600.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,600.00 - $175,000.00
1899 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7,475.00 - $44,063.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2,750.00 - $57,500.00
1899 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $900.00 - $3,000.00Uncirculated: $100.00 - $7,343.75
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eBayUncirculated: $199.49 - $6,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $335.00 - $6,750.00
1899-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $42.00 - $4,320.00
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eBayUncirculated: $75.00 - $4,150.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $100.00 - $5,000.00
1899-O Dollar GSA Hoard (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8,555.00
1899 Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $200.00Uncirculated: $454.00
1899 Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $216.00
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eBayCirculated: $157.13 - $387.00Uncirculated: $199.50 - $305.00
1899 Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $216.00
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eBayUncirculated: $280.85 - $474.95
1899 Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $113.50 - $125.00Uncirculated: $290.00
1899 Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $334.80
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eBayUncirculated: $840.00 - $3,051.00
1899-O Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $129.00 - $177.50Uncirculated: $61.50 - $199.99
1899-O Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $169.00
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eBayUncirculated: $42.00 - $2,100.59
1899-O Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $3.26 - $41.00Uncirculated: $127.50 - $240.88
1899 Dollar (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $345.00 - $3,190.00Uncirculated: $3.65 - $126,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $425.00 - $1,425.00Uncirculated: $1,349.95 - $3,302.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $850.00 - $1,800.00Uncirculated: $2,200.00 - $62,500.00
1899-O Dollar VAM 7 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $64.99
1899-O Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $35.55Uncirculated: $79.99 - $86.02
1899-O Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $25.00
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eBayUncirculated: $65.00 - $167.50
1899-O Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $69.00
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eBayCirculated: $33.00Uncirculated: $45.00 - $395.00
1899-O Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $240.00
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eBayUncirculated: $68.24 - $350.00
1899-O Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $47.00 - $71.50
1899-O Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $64.97 - $134.99
1899-O Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $74.59
1899-O Dollar VAM 15 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $41.85 - $112.50Uncirculated: $67.00
1899-O Dollar VAM 16 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $65.52
1899-O Dollar VAM 18 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $80.00 - $177.16
1899-O Dollar VAM 20 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $27.21 - $121.00Uncirculated: $51.00 - $1,450.00
1899-O Dollar VAM 20, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $123.50
1899-O Dollar VAM 21 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $57.88 - $157.50
1899-O Dollar VAM 23 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $166.00
1899-O Dollar VAM 24 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $127.50
1899-O Dollar VAM 25 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $77.00 - $154.50Uncirculated: $50.25 - $102.50
1899-O Dollar VAM 26 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $125.95
1899-O Dollar VAM 29 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $74.00 - $130.05
1899 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,500.00Uncirculated: $265.00 - $8,338.00
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eBayCirculated: $299.99Uncirculated: $447.05 - $1,825.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $350.00 - $13,500.00
1899-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2,100.00Uncirculated: $79.00 - $31,200.00
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eBayUncirculated: $250.00 - $890.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $185.00 - $21,000.00
1899-O Dollar VAM 30 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $51.00Uncirculated: $59.51
1899-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3,000.00 - $10,000.00Uncirculated: $410.00 - $27,600.00
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eBayUncirculated: $693.00 - $1,027.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $900.00 - $36,000.00
1899-S Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $101.01 - $940.00
1899-S Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $62.00
Design and Specifications of the 1899 Dollar
The 1899 Morgan Silver Dollar was part of the long-running series of silver dollars minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, this coin played a crucial role in the American economy during the late 19th century. The year 1899 saw continued production of these coins, reflecting the ongoing demand for silver dollars in commerce and as a result of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890.
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 (Morgan Dollar), designed by George T. Morgan |
Reverse Design | Heraldic eagle with wings spread, designed by George T. Morgan |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1899 Morgan Dollars. For the Philadelphia issue, with its low mintage, even circulated examples command a premium. Uncirculated specimens are highly sought after, with prices increasing significantly for coins graded MS65 and above.
The more common New Orleans and San Francisco issues are relatively affordable in lower grades, but their value increases exponentially in gem condition (MS65+). Coins with exceptional eye appeal, deep mirror-like surfaces (known as DMPL - Deep Mirror Prooflike), or attractive toning can command significant premiums.
Mintage: 330,846
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 12,290,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for gem specimens
Mintage: 2,562,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for high-grade examples
Strike quality is particularly important for 1899 Morgan Dollars. Well-struck coins with full detail on Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers are more desirable. The presence of original mint luster significantly enhances value, especially for the Philadelphia issue.
Toning can greatly affect desirability and value. Coins with attractive, natural toning patterns are often sought after by collectors and can command substantial premiums. However, unattractive or artificial toning can decrease value.
For the New Orleans and San Francisco issues, prooflike and deep mirror prooflike surfaces are highly prized and can significantly increase a coin's value, particularly when combined with high grades and minimal contact marks.
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