1886 Morgan Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $27,025
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1886 Morgan Dollar, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 collection. The Philadelphia Mint struck 19,963,000 Morgan dollars in 1886. 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously 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(82)
1886 Atypical Die Clash ADC-100c-1886-01
1886 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1886 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1886 Morgan Dollar Capped Die Brockage
1886 Repunched Date WRPD-001
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