1879 S [VAM-66] Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1879 S [VAM-66] Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1879 S [VAM-66] Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $500 · MS66 $700. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 1.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar $1 PCGS MS63 Nice Mirror 072361
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coin PCGS MS64 – Exceptional Luster & Eye Appeal
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1879 S Morgan Silver Dollar -anacs Au55 Vam 65 Rare Vss Label
1879 S Morgan Silver Dollar -Pcgs Ms62 Vam 70 Acid Leaves VsseBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the VAM-51 at $98 or the REV OF 1878 at $155. Premium versions like VAM-43 ($850) offer superior grading and rarity, appealing to serious investors. If your goal is just collecting, the lower-graded options are fine. However, if you seek maximum value and prestige, the high-grade VAM-66 or VAM-43 justifies the higher investment.
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Item details
- Series
- Morgan Dollar
- Year
- 1879
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1879
1879 S [VAM-66] Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1879 S [VAM-66] Morgan Dollar runs around $500, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $700.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $500 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $700 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $75 / $200 / $750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 28, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $75.00–$750.00 (median $200.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated resale value of the ungraded 1879 S Morgan Dollar?
- The ungraded 1879 S Morgan Dollar is valued around $500 in the current market.
- How much more is the MS66 graded version worth?
- The MS66 graded version of the 1879 S Morgan Dollar is valued at $700.
- What series does this specific Morgan Dollar belong to?
- This coin is part of the Morgan Dollar series and was minted in 1879 at the S mint.