1897 Morgan Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1897

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

Designer

George T. Morgan

Mintage

2,822,000

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

26.73g

Diameter

38.1mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$87 - $456

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$24,675 MS67+ 09-26-2019 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1897 Morgan Dollar is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. Total mintage reached 2.8 million. The design is by George T. Morgan. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7246.