1880 (S) Morgan Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$162,000 MS69 01-24-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1880 (S) Morgan Dollar was struck at the San Francisco Mint as a dollar in the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. With a mintage of 8.9 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 8th of 12 mint variants by mintage, with 14% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton, encircled by stars and the reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $87 to $770 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7118.
External References
Error Varieties(140)
1880-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1880-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
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