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1881-S Morgan Dollar
A popular San Francisco Morgan dollar issue known for strong strikes, attractive luster, and heavy collector demand in Mint State grades.
Coin Information
Basic coin details, specifications, mintage, metal content, and collector notes.
About This Coin
The 1881-S Morgan dollar was struck at the San Francisco Mint. Many examples survive in higher grades, making it one of the more available Morgan dollars for collectors who want strong eye appeal without entering rare-date territory.
Collector Notes
For this issue, condition and eye appeal matter heavily. Bright luster, clean cheek, attractive fields, and strong strike can make one example more desirable than another, even in the same numerical grade.
Price Guides
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Dealer Guide
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$___ NGC graded coin reference placeholderRecent Auction & Sold Examples
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| Source | Coin / Listing | Grade | Sold Price | Date |
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| eBay | 1881-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS64 | MS64 | $___ | Recent |
| eBay | 1881-S Morgan Dollar NGC MS64 | MS64 | $___ | Recent |
| eBay | 1881-S Morgan Dollar Raw Choice BU | Raw | $___ | Recent |
| Heritage | 1881-S $1 MS64 Auction Record | MS64 | $___ | Recent |
| Heritage | 1881-S $1 CAC / Premium Example | MS64 | $___ | Recent |
| Heritage | 1881-S $1 Attractive Toning Example | MS64 | $___ | Recent |
| GreatCollections | 1881-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS64 | MS64 | $___ | Recent |
| GreatCollections | 1881-S Morgan Dollar NGC MS64 | MS64 | $___ | Recent |
| GreatCollections | 1881-S Morgan Dollar CAC Example | MS64 | $___ | Recent |
Where to Look for This Coin
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