1886 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
$27,025 MS68 06-25-2015 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1886 Morgan Dollar is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. The U.S. Mint produced 20.0 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 64% of the year's 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $87 to $314 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 #7166.
External References
Error Varieties(85)
1886 Atypical Die Clash ADC-100c-1886-01
1886 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1886 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1886 Repunched Date WRPD-001
1886-P VAM-1
1886-P VAM-1.1
1886-P VAM-1.2
1886-P VAM-1.4
1886-P VAM-1.5
1886-P VAM-1.6
1886-P VAM-1.7
1886-P VAM-1A
1886-P VAM-1A1
1886-P VAM-1C
1886-P VAM-1D
1886-P VAM-1E
1886-P VAM-1E1
1886-P VAM-1E2
1886-P VAM-1F
1886-P VAM-1G
1886-P VAM-1H
1886-P VAM-1I
1886-P VAM-1J
1886-P VAM-1K
1886-P VAM-1L
1886-P VAM-1M
1886-P VAM-1N1
1886-P VAM-1N2
1886-P VAM-1O
1886-P VAM-1P
1886-P VAM-1Q
1886-P VAM-1R
1886-P VAM-2
1886-P VAM-3
1886-P VAM-3A
1886-P VAM-3B
1886-P VAM-4
1886-P VAM-4A
1886-P VAM-5
1886-P VAM-6
1886-P VAM-6A
1886-P VAM-6B
1886-P VAM-6C
1886-P VAM-7
1886-P VAM-7.1
1886-P VAM-7.2
1886-P VAM-8
1886-P VAM-9
