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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7487
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1881
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
12,760,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7131
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Coin Value History
1881-S $1 MS PL
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1881-S $1 MS PL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
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Worth: $46 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/90o-pl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $63 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/84cc-dmpl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $69 – $60,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/416xxx/e90065e0-537f-4db8-b2b8-efacd6817cff.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_4280-3.20200626010427369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $51 – $120,000
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $7,800
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $46 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $73 – $7,500
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $56 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $46 – $3,200
1881-S $1 MS68 Prooflike NGC. ...
$7,320
1881-S $1 MS62 Prooflike PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $132 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage...
$220
1881-S $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mint...
$366
1881-S $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint...
$610
1881-S $1 MS67 Prooflike NGC. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 12,760,000. ...
$1,647
1881-S $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. CAC. CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 12,760,000. ...
$1,037
1881-S $1 MS63 Prooflike NGC. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 12,760,000. ...
$268
1881-S $1 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: 67 in 61, 7239 finer (2/26). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 12,...
$281
1881-S $1 Misplaced Date, MPD-002, AU55 Prooflike ANACS. Plate. Mintage 12,760,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Referen...
$94
1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-65 PL (PCGS).
$200
1881-S $1 MS68 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: 12 in 68, 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $11,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 12,...
$7,625
1881-S $1 VAM-27, MS62 Prooflike ANACS. Mintage 12,760,000....
$139
1881-S $1 MS64 Prooflike ANACS. Mintage 12,760,000. ...
$268
1881-S $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint...
$549
1881-S $1 MS67 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population: 107 in 67 (10 in 67+), 7 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,196
1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-66 PL (PCGS).
$824
1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-63 PL (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$171
1881-S $1 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (23/6263). PCGS Population (71/8572). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$47
1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-65 PL (PCGS).
$200
1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-68 PL (PCGS).
$10,370
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