Why is the 1889-CC Morgan Silver Dollar valuable?

1889-CC — the rarest Carson City Morgan available in circulated condition.

Why is the 1893-S Morgan Silver Dollar valuable?

1893-S — rarest regular-issue Morgan dollar, lowest mintage.

Why is the 1895 Morgan Silver Dollar valuable?

1895 Philadelphia — proof-only issue, no circulation strikes confirmed.

Why is the 1921 Peace Silver Dollar valuable?

1921 High Relief — first-year issue with a deeply struck design that was modified for 1922.

Why is the 1928 Peace Silver Dollar valuable?

1928 Philadelphia — lowest-mintage Peace dollar.

Why is the 1979-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar valuable?

1979-P Wide Rim (Near Date) — date positioned closer to the rim.

$1.00 face value

Dollar lookup

Silver dollars from the 1800s and early 1900s are nearly all valuable, even in worn condition.

№ 01Year

Look for the date on the obverse (the front). Mintage spans 1878–2099 for this denomination.

Matches: Sacagawea / Native American Dollar (2000–present)

№ 02Mint mark

A small letter on the coin showing where it was struck. No mark usually means Philadelphia.

Where to find it: obverse, below the date

№ 03Condition

Estimate the visible wear. Pick the closest match — values shift significantly between tiers.

№ 04Errors & varieties

Catalogued varieties become available when your year matches a series with documented mint errors.

No catalogued varieties for this exact issue. That doesn't mean your coin can't be a one-off mint error — close inspection and professional authentication is the path for unusual coins.

Spend

Spend it.

Common date with no special features identified — circulated value is essentially face. Always worth a quick inspection in case you spot an error.

Estimated value: $1.00 – $2.00
Face value: $1.00
Confidence: High

Estimates reflect typical retail values for the noted condition. Actual sale prices vary with grade, eye appeal, and authentication. Confirm valuable finds with PCGS or NGC.

What this means

In plain English

This is a Sacagawea / Native American Dollar. For this date and mint, it's a common issue typically worth face value in circulated condition. Mint-state examples or future error spotting could change that.

What to inspect

A short checklist

2000-P 'Cheerios' Dollar — distributed in Cheerios cereal boxes — has detailed reverse tail feathers and is worth thousands
Look at the eagle's tail feathers on 2000-P examples — sharp detail with raised central shaft means a Cheerios variety

Series details

Sacagawea / Native American Dollar

Years issued: 2000–present
Composition: Manganese-brass clad over copper
Obverse: Sacagawea with infant Jean Baptiste
Reverse: Soaring eagle (2000–2008); rotating designs from 2009

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✦ Reference table ✦ Key dates & varieties

Every dollar coin key date we track.

6 catalogued entries sorted by year. Values shown across condition tiers — heavy wear is rare, so most circulated finds will sit in the lower half of each range.

Specimen	Series	Why it's notable	Circulated	Uncirculated
1889-CC	Morgan Silver Dollar	1889-CC — the rarest Carson City Morgan available in circulated condition.	$1,300 – $1,900	$20,000 – $80,000
1893-S	Morgan Silver Dollar	1893-S — rarest regular-issue Morgan dollar, lowest mintage.	$5,500 – $11,000	$150,000 – $500,000
1895	Morgan Silver Dollar	1895 Philadelphia — proof-only issue, no circulation strikes confirmed.	$50,000 – $70,000	$55,000 – $100,000
1921	Peace Silver Dollar	1921 High Relief — first-year issue with a deeply struck design that was modified for 1922.	$130 – $200	$475 – $1,100
1928	Peace Silver Dollar	1928 Philadelphia — lowest-mintage Peace dollar.	$325 – $450	$450 – $1,300
1979-P	Susan B. Anthony Dollar	1979-P Wide Rim (Near Date) — date positioned closer to the rim.	$10 – $20	$25 – $200

1889-CC
Morgan Silver Dollar
1889-CC — the rarest Carson City Morgan available in circulated condition.
Circulated
$1,300 – $1,900
Uncirculated
$20,000 – $80,000
1893-S
Morgan Silver Dollar
1893-S — rarest regular-issue Morgan dollar, lowest mintage.
Circulated
$5,500 – $11,000
Uncirculated
$150,000 – $500,000
1895
Morgan Silver Dollar
1895 Philadelphia — proof-only issue, no circulation strikes confirmed.
Circulated
$50,000 – $70,000
Uncirculated
$55,000 – $100,000
1921
Peace Silver Dollar
1921 High Relief — first-year issue with a deeply struck design that was modified for 1922.
Circulated
$130 – $200
Uncirculated
$475 – $1,100
1928
Peace Silver Dollar
1928 Philadelphia — lowest-mintage Peace dollar.
Circulated
$325 – $450
Uncirculated
$450 – $1,300
1979-P
Susan B. Anthony Dollar
1979-P Wide Rim (Near Date) — date positioned closer to the rim.
Circulated
$10 – $20
Uncirculated
$25 – $200

Authenticate any high-value find with a professional grading service (PCGS, NGC). Altered dates and added mint marks are common in older key dates — strong third-party authentication protects your investment.