Coin Values & Information
Morgan $1 coins?
I have two Morgan one dollar coins:1898 and 1884. I'm pretty sure they have never been circulated as they have been in their plastic cases for about 50 years. I don't see any other marks on them.
They were given to me when I was a small child and have no idea of their value or where I can sell them to a reputable buyer.
I'm kind of lost here. Please help!
Posted by Karen on 12:37 PM April 28, 2025
Replies
We have put together a Morgan Silver Dollar grading guide here. Best to know the grade. https://cointrackers.com/grading-morgan-dollars/
The 1893 looks to be in better condition, the 1884 looks to have what coin collectors call bag marks. Marks from other coins hitting the coin as they are moved around in the bags during transit to the banks. That mark on the cheek may be something more not certain. REALLY REALLY NICE Coins! Thanks for posting. We also attached a jpg of the grading guide.
We wrote an article on how and where to sell your coins and to save time well just leave a link to that as well
https://cointrackers.com/sell-your-coins/
Here is a copy and paste from that url that sort of summarizes the article
Let's look at the 3 main ways to sell your coins.
1.) Sell to a Coin Shop - Now the coin dealer is going to buy them for less than they are worth, and this is normal. If the guy/gal running the coin shop bought them for fair value then he couldn't sell them and make a profit. They are running a business, not a charity right? So how much less is the guy going to offer you? Well between 20%-40% less to give a fair range. Please allow the owner to explain why he is offering what he is offering, and if you think something stinks just leave. No big deal. Most shop owners however tend to be fair assuming you go there expecting to receive slightly less than the coins true value. If you are looking to get rid of lots of coins, really fast, then a coin shop may be a good solution. Don't be afraid to let the owners know (politely) that you are shopping the coins around to various shops.
2.) Physical Auction - You may want to find an auction and see if the auction house is interested in listing your collection. They will of course charge a fee either flat or a percentage of the sale value usually.
3.) Online Auction or Marketplace - This may be the best option in general for those who wish to get the most for their coins, and are not limited by time constraints. Selling your coins one at a time, over months and possibly years is the best way to get the most for your coin or coin collection. But where? We highly advise against using eBay or feeBay as many people call it. The fees to list and sell a coin on eBay are on the verge of outrageous. Just trust us on this one. Unless you are an experienced eBay user skip them. So where do you sell online? We've listed a few sites below that are trustworthy fair alternatives to feeBay.
The 1893 looks to be in better condition, the 1884 looks to have what coin collectors call bag marks. Marks from other coins hitting the coin as they are moved around in the bags during transit to the banks. That mark on the cheek may be something more not certain. REALLY REALLY NICE Coins! Thanks for posting. We also attached a jpg of the grading guide.
We wrote an article on how and where to sell your coins and to save time well just leave a link to that as well
https://cointrackers.com/sell-your-coins/
Here is a copy and paste from that url that sort of summarizes the article
Let's look at the 3 main ways to sell your coins.
1.) Sell to a Coin Shop - Now the coin dealer is going to buy them for less than they are worth, and this is normal. If the guy/gal running the coin shop bought them for fair value then he couldn't sell them and make a profit. They are running a business, not a charity right? So how much less is the guy going to offer you? Well between 20%-40% less to give a fair range. Please allow the owner to explain why he is offering what he is offering, and if you think something stinks just leave. No big deal. Most shop owners however tend to be fair assuming you go there expecting to receive slightly less than the coins true value. If you are looking to get rid of lots of coins, really fast, then a coin shop may be a good solution. Don't be afraid to let the owners know (politely) that you are shopping the coins around to various shops.
2.) Physical Auction - You may want to find an auction and see if the auction house is interested in listing your collection. They will of course charge a fee either flat or a percentage of the sale value usually.
3.) Online Auction or Marketplace - This may be the best option in general for those who wish to get the most for their coins, and are not limited by time constraints. Selling your coins one at a time, over months and possibly years is the best way to get the most for your coin or coin collection. But where? We highly advise against using eBay or feeBay as many people call it. The fees to list and sell a coin on eBay are on the verge of outrageous. Just trust us on this one. Unless you are an experienced eBay user skip them. So where do you sell online? We've listed a few sites below that are trustworthy fair alternatives to feeBay.
Please login or create an account to leave a reply.
