1879 S [VAM-9] Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1879 S [VAM-9] Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1879 S [VAM-9] Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $215 · MS62 $634. Prices updated August 2026.
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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
1879 S [VAM-9] Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1879 S [VAM-9] Morgan Dollar runs around $215, a certified MS62 about $634, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.
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 | $215 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $634 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $42.31 / $114.99 / $163 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 16, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $42.31–$163.00 (median $114.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of an ungraded 1879 S Morgan Dollar?
- An ungraded 1879 S Morgan Dollar is valued at $210.
- How much is the MS62 graded version of this coin?
- The MS62 graded version of the 1879 S Morgan Dollar is priced at $639.
- What year and mint mark is this Morgan Dollar?
- This Morgan Dollar is from the year 1879 and was minted at S.