1881-S Morgan Dollar
Morgan
Dollar
Price Guide
Estimated market values by grade.
| Raw | G4 | VG8 | F12 | VF20 | XF40 | AU58 | MS63 | MS64 | MS65 | MS66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58 | $60 | $61 | $62 | $64 | $68 | $82 | $145 | $185 | $285 | $625 |
Population
Certification population snapshot.
| Service | MS63 | MS64 | MS65 | MS66+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCGS | 18,420 | 24,105 | 13,880 | 2,905 |
| NGC | 15,100 | 21,940 | 12,770 | 2,430 |
| CAC | 1,325 | 2,010 | 1,180 | 310 |
Market Signals
Demand, rarity, and trading profile.
| Signal | Score | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidity | 92/100 | Very High |
| Collector Demand | 86/100 | Strong |
| Condition Rarity | 41/100 | Common in Mint State |
| Type Coin Appeal | 95/100 | Excellent |
Recent Sales
Comparable transactions from auction and marketplace activity.
| Date | Grade | Holder | Venue | Price | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | MS63 | PCGS | eBay Sold | $148 | Above Avg |
| Jul 2026 | MS64 | NGC | GreatCollections | $186 | Strong |
| Jun 2026 | MS63 | Raw | Dealer Listing | $132 | Below Avg |
| Jun 2026 | MS65 | PCGS CAC | Auction | $335 | Premium |
The 1881-S Morgan Dollar is one of the most popular common-date Morgan Dollars. It is widely collected as a type coin because of its strong availability, attractive San Francisco Mint strike quality, and high survival rate in Mint State.
While not rare in average Mint State grades, eye appeal matters heavily. Coins with strong luster, clean cheeks, attractive toning, and CAC approval can trade at meaningful premiums over standard examples.
This issue is highly liquid and easy to price. It is useful for inventory, type sets, first-time Morgan buyers, and silver dollar collectors.
Main value drivers are grade, holder, luster, strike, surface quality, toning, and sticker status. Avoid dull, dipped-out, heavily bagmarked, or questionably toned examples unless priced accordingly.
Specifications
Core technical data for the 1881-S Morgan Dollar.
| Country | United States | Denomination | One Dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | San Francisco | Mint Mark | S |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper | Weight | 26.73 grams |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm | Edge | Reeded |
| Designer | George T. Morgan | Silver Content | 0.77344 troy oz |
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