1881 Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1881 Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1881 Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $54 · MS62 $97 · MS66 $920. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 17.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own an 1881 Morgan Dollar, the Standard version at $60 is the most economical choice. The VAM-35 at $399 and the PROOF at $77 offer tangible upgrades; the PROOF typically features superior minting and packaging, while the VAM-35 denotes a higher grade. Buyers prioritizing investment or display should pay the premium, whereas budget-conscious collectors should stick to the Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Morgan Dollar
- Year
- 1881
1881 Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1881 Morgan Dollar runs around $54, a certified MS62 about $97, and a high-grade MS66 commands $920.
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 | $54 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $97 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $920 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1881 Morgan Dollar?
- An ungraded 1881 Morgan Dollar starts at a value of $68.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 1881 Morgan Dollar is valued at $920, compared to $99 for the MS62 grade.
- What series and year is this coin?
- This coin is from the Morgan Dollar series and is from the year 1881.