1889 Morgan Dollar

About This Coin

The 1889 Morgan Dollar is a United States dollar from the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series — 12th of 28 years in the series. In 1889, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Carson City Mints with a combined mintage of 34.7 million. This ranks 21st 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 1889-CC with a mintage of 350,000 is one of the most popular Carson City Morgan Dollars. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 190 known die varieties for this date. Produced 6 years before the celebrated 1895 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $87 to $362K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $881K in MS68 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by George T. Morgan.