1880 Morgan Dollar

About This Coin

The 1880 Morgan Dollar is a United States dollar from the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series — an early issue, 3rd of 28 years in the series. In 1880, coins were struck at the Carson City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New Orleans Mints with a combined mintage of 74.4 million. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above the series median of 28.3 million. 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. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 411 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including doubled die reverse, overdate, repunched mint mark and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $87 to $19K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $162K in MS69 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by George T. Morgan.