1885 Morgan Dollar

About This Coin

The 1885 Morgan Dollar is a United States dollar from the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series — 8th of 28 years in the series. In 1885, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Carson City, San Francisco, and New Orleans Mints with a combined mintage of 28.7 million. This ranks 17th of 28 years by total mintage, above the series median of 28.0 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. The 1885-CC is another key Carson City date that survived primarily through Treasury hoards. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 160 known die varieties for this date across 2 categories, including typical die clash, vam variety. Produced 10 years before the celebrated 1895 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $87 to $4.7K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $135K in MS68+ grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by George T. Morgan.