1889 [VAM-16] Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1889 [VAM-16] Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1889 [VAM-16] Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $76 · MS62 $123 · MS66 $1,552. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 20.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own an 1889 Morgan Dollar, purchase the Standard version for around $60. Premium versions like PROOF ($305) or DOUBLE DIE VAM-16 ($130) buy you rarity, specific minting processes, and higher collector appeal. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard, while serious investors seeking scarcity should target the higher-priced, documented variants.
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Item details
- Series
- Morgan Dollar
- Year
- 1889
1889 [VAM-16] Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1889 [VAM-16] Morgan Dollar runs around $76, a certified MS62 about $123, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1552.
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 | $76 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $123 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,552 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1889 Morgan Dollar?
- An ungraded 1889 Morgan Dollar starts with a resale value of $75.
- How much more is an MS66 graded copy worth compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 copy is valued at $1562, significantly higher than the $124 valuation for an MS62.
- What is the series and year of this specific coin?
- This coin is part of the Morgan Dollar series and was minted in the year 1889.