Apr 08, 2010 the 1921 morgan dollar is quite common for all 3 mints struck quite a few. Peace silver dollars were the last type of united states one dollar coins issued for regular circulation that had a composition of 90% silver. Origins of the 1921 zerbe proof morgan silver dollars are uncertain. Production of the coin continued all the way up until 1921, when the coin was replaced by an even newer, albeit less popular, design. By the time 1921 had rolled around, the morgan silver dollar series had been in hibernation since 1904. Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver dollar was in circulation longer than any other.
This is especially the case for peace silver dollars minted during the mid1920s, which usually seem to be the dates that pop up in many advertisements for peace silver dollars. The 1921 peace dollar was the first of these fine silver dollars to be issued. As the value of silver continued to plummet, jittery silver owners rushed to exchange their silver for gold coins. Morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921. Be sure to check back here occasionally to see the latest 1921 silver dollar value because we update the values for these coins from time to time. When it comes to the morgan silver dollar, assigning a price is no more difficult than assessing the condition of the coin and understanding what type of coin you own. To fully understand the history of these 90% silver beauties, we first have to go back to the era of our nations great gold and silver rushes particularly 1859 and the great comstock lode. Clipped planchets coin blanks coins that are incomplete due to improperly cut blanks. A true pl or dmpl 1921 will have an obvious contrast between the cameo frosty devices and the mirror like fields, and there. Its rare to find 1921 morgan dollars in proof like or deep mirror proof like. When silver dollar production resumed in 1921, the peace silver dollar design was not ready for the coining presses. Thats because there are 2 different types or designs of 1921 silver dollars. When silver dollar production resumed in 1921, the peace silver.
Use a web site such as to find the current price of silver in us dollars per troy ounce, then multiply that price by 0. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location. The 1921 morgan silver dollar is an interesting piece in part because it is the only year after 1904, the last of the original run, in which the coin was minted. Heralded as boasting the best of all the silver dollar designs, the morgan was an immediate hit with us citizens when it was released back in 1878. To fully understand the history of these 90% silver beauties, we first have to go back to the era of our nations great gold and silver rushes particularly 1859 and. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. What is the value of a 1921 s peace dollar answers.
The easiest way for a nonexpert to be sure is to have your co. The asking price of a morgan silver dollar is something that cannot be so easily. What is the value of a 1921 lady liberty silver dollar. There were two types of silver dollars made in 1921. By interesting coincidence, morgan dollar production resumed on the very same day may 9, 1921 that legislation was introduced in congress calling for the issuance of a new silver dollar marking the postwar peace. Collectible and numismatic values are also updated on a frequent. Breen said the following concerning 1921 mirrorsurface proofs. One type of 1921 dollar coin is worth only a nominal amount over silver value in most cases. Morgan silver dollars are by far the most actively collected series of united states coins. Yes, the 1922 peace dollar is definitely worth saving because its made from a 90% silver composition and its worth at least the value of its intrinsic silver content.
The allinclusive book titled the comprehensive catalog and. Selling a collection that included a 1921 morgan silver dollar from an auction in 1981 cataloged as a zerbe proof. Coin values for the 18781921 silver morgan dollar are updated with the live silver price. Peace silver dollar coin price guide value and sell rare. A 1921 silver dollar with the eagles wings are folded would be a peace dollar. Peace dollar 19211935 eisenhower dollar 19711978 susan b. Find the current morgan dollar values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. Unfollow 1921 us silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 1895 morgan silver dollar is known as the king of the morgan dollars because it is the rarest and one of the most valuable coins in the entire morgan dollar series. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The future value of a coin is something that is fairly easy to determine, especially when you know that the coin is no longer being produced. The morgan silver dollar was minted between 1878 and 1904, and again, for a final year in 1921.
How to spot a fake 1921 morgan silver dollar quora. Higher premiums for morgan silver dollars, along with other vintage silver coins such as silver liberty seated dollars, are based on rarity, historical significance, condition and beauty of the. The morgan dollar is named for its designer, george t. Issued from 19211935, the peace dollar is the only u. When it comes to the morgan silver dollar, these coins have not been on the us mints production lines for nearly 100 years, which means that the value of the coins is always on the rise. Jul 11, 2011 but 1921 was the last year the morgan dollar was made. Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver. Morgan, this silver dollar is noteworthy and highly collectible because it is the last in u.
But 1921 was the last year the morgan dollar was made. Morgan silver dollars 18781921 littleton coin company. And of higher value to collectors are those found today in top preservation. Understand how 1921 morgan dollars are priced, and become a better collector. You can find coin values and coin prices for all morgan silver dollars 18781904, 1921. The peace dollar, minted from 19211928 and again in 1934 and 1935 was the last u. The 1921 morgan dollar is quite common for all 3 mints struck quite a few. Since a morgan dollar consist of 90% silver and 10% copper then their base price for any grade, condition, date or mint is going to be the silver value. The 1986 statue of liberty silver dollar contains 0. They were minted from 1878 through 1904, then again for one year in 1921. Jan 05, 2018 selling a collection that included a 1921 morgan silver dollar from an auction in 1981 cataloged as a zerbe proof.
Only about 1 million peace dollars were produced in 1921, making this dollar coin much more valuable than most others within the series. Pictures of silver eagle coin value chart 1900 o morgan silver dollar 1900 o morgan silver dollar gem bu ms unc 1987 american silver eagle value 1987 american silver eagle 1986 liberty silver dollar value chart awesome 1 2 oz gold american eagle coins for. Stay on top of the rare coin market with the ngc weekly market report free enewsletter. Philadelphia no mintmark, san francisco s mintmark, and denver d mintmark. The 1921 peace dollar is also highlyprized by collectors for its striking design, as the high relief version brings out all the details in the artists vision. Origins of the 1921 zerbe proof morgan silver dollars are. For values of specific dates and grades for ngccertified united states silver coins, visit the ngc us coin price guide. Morgan dollar values are affected by their numismatic or collector value. In all, only 1,006,473 peace dollars were struck in 1921, some of which were struck in a matte proof version. Comparison of a 1921morgan dollar from any of the three mints with an issue from the early 1900s will show many differences. A distinct boldness is notable by the complete rendering of hair detail in the center. We offer competitive silver prices on morgan dollars 1921 pcgs certified and secure 247 online ordering.
Under the policy of bimetallism, gold and silver both secured the backing for us currency. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare. The coin at this time in circulated grades is worth the silver value only. A coins numismatic or collector value may be higher than its melt value. Origins of the 1921 zerbe proof morgan silver dollars.
American eagle silver dollar value chart april 2020. Minting information, specifications, characteristics, current melt value, and past sales prices. Add value to your investment portfolio or numismatic collection with these brilliant uncirculated us silver dollars. This design was put into production at the end of that year and is much less common than the 1921 morgandesign coin. Silver coin melt values silver dollar melt value ngc. Strike appeal and 1921 peace silver dollar value as you look closely at the two 1921 peace dollars pictured, a greater depth of design is evident on the left coin compared to the coin on the right. Morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921 for. Call 800 3759006 to order 1921s morgan dollar ms66 pcgs at apmex.
The metal became so overproduced that by early 1893, the silver content of a silver dollar was worth only 60 cents. During wwi, the us sent massive amounts of silver bullion across the atlantic to help britain cover a run on the pound sterling. If the steel rod that punches out blanks overlaps a previously cut portion of the coinage strip, a clipped blank results. The variations in pricing are mainly due to condition, mint mark, and whether the surfaces have a proof like or deep mirror proof like finish. The silver price is based in troy ounces and that means we need to multiply the metal price by. Make offer 18981921 liberty head morgan silver dollar book 11 coins incomplete set. Condition of these coins is the most important thing to know. This morgan silver dollar is presented in special tamper evident packaging. Call 800 3759006 to order 1921 s morgan dollar ms66 pcgs at apmex. The second coins design is muted by the incomplete strike.
Want to join cointrackers and track your coins 100% free. The new coin was in shallow relief with many features less well defined than on earlier 18781904 issues. Being that condition means everything to collectors, it goes without saying that those wellpreserved pieces will sell for the highest prices. A morgan dollars silver value depends on the current market price, so use this formula. The peace silver dollar was first coined in 1921 and last saw production in 1935. The morgan dollar was also issued in 1921 so there is an overlap. Get the best deals on morgan silver dollar book in morgan. Under provisions of the pittman act of 1918, 270,232,722 silver dollars were melted. In connection with the preparation of this book, walter h. Using grading images, accurately judge condition and often it is worth. The mint mark if any is on the eagle side reverse near the bottom under the wreath above the do in dollar.