| p>In 1879 Morgan Silver Dollars were minted at 4 US | | | | Proofs:12 |
| mints, many people want to know the values of their | | | | Mint mark: "O" New Orleans. |
| 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar. In order to know the value | | | | Saved The Best for last if your a collector i am sure |
| of your Morgan Silver Dollars you need to know a | | | | you know what's coming. |
| few things first. | | | | 1879 Carson City "CC" Carson City Morgan Silver |
| The most common Morgan Dollar for this year is from | | | | Dollars are always sought after with good reason less |
| the Philadelphia mint which have no mint mark. Now if it | | | | than %2 of all Morgan Dollars came from the famed |
| is in exceptional condition, mint state 65 or above it can | | | | "CC" mint If you are lucky enough to have this coin get |
| be worth quite a bit. Look at the high points of the coin | | | | it graded in any condition. One point in mint state can |
| like the eagle feathers you want to see a high luster | | | | go from hundreds to thousands in the higher mint |
| and no signs of wear. | | | | states. Can be $3,500 to $20,000 or more |
| Some facts about the 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar | | | | Some details on the 1879-CC Circulation strikes: |
| mintage | | | | 756,000 "CC" for Carson City under bow on the |
| Circulation strikes: 14,806,000 | | | | reverse. The mint mark may be heavily rusted; these |
| Proofs: 1,100 | | | | are known as the Capped Die variety. On these coins, |
| Mint mark: none | | | | the mint mark appears to be a large CC over a small |
| Next we go to the 1879-S:Unless you have this coin in | | | | CC. Some Collectors do look for these goes for about |
| a brilliant uncirculated condition the value may be at | | | | same price. |
| $40 or less. If you think you have this coin in a very | | | | So now you know what some of your coins may be |
| high condition mint state 65 get it graded A rare | | | | worth, on any coin you want look for signs of wear. |
| 1879-S has a flat-breasted reverse like early 1878 | | | | You want those crisp details on Silver Dollars you may |
| varieties. This Reverse of 1878 variety is rare in | | | | see a rainbow effect that is known as toning and |
| Uncirculated condition, very rare in Proof like. | | | | does not affect the value. |
| Some facts about the 1879-S | | | | Condition of your coins is always a factor the better |
| Circulation strikes: 9,110,000 | | | | the condition of your coins the more they are generally |
| Mint mark: "S" for San Francisco | | | | worth. Remember old coins do not always spell value |
| Next we look at the 1879-o New Orleans Mostly the | | | | they are a number of factors you need to take into |
| same as above most of New Orleans had a weak | | | | account. |
| strike so if have a coin with rich detail that will go for | | | | The market for the coin, is it something people are |
| more. If you plan on selling this coin in a high grade then | | | | looking for there are many old coins that dont sell for |
| it is best to get it grade by either NGC or PCGS. | | | | more the $20 and in strong markets like Silver Dollars |
| Details on the 1879-O | | | | you looks at things like the number minted how many |
| Circulation strikes: 2,887,000 | | | | survive today and quality. |