1889 [VAM-5A] Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1889 [VAM-5A] Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1889 [VAM-5A] Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $73 · MS62 $171. Prices updated August 2026.
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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-5A] Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1889 [VAM-5A] Morgan Dollar runs around $73, a certified MS62 about $171, 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 | $73 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $171 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for the 1889 Morgan Dollar?
- An ungraded 1889 Morgan Dollar can be found starting around $71.
- How much more is an MS62 graded version worth?
- An MS62 graded 1889 Morgan Dollar is valued at $166.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin is part of the Morgan Dollar series and is from the year 1889.