1888 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin Value, Error, Features, Types

US Mint made famous Morgan silver dollars from 1878 to 1921 year. These coins come with 90 percent silver and are damaged and worn coins of high value. Other coins without these features are not of high value but also of high grade. Let’s get started with the 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin Value.

1888 No Mint Mark Silver Dollar Value

There were 19,183,000 silver dollars made in 1888 by P mint. These coins in circulation condition are about $30 to $60  and preserved condition can be higher. In high grades have a value from some hundred and tens of thousands of dollars.

Such as MS66 ratings are about $500 to $600, and MS 68 grade sold for $20,000 to $24,000 at auctions.

The value of the 1988 silver dollar for different grades is

• AU=$43 to $61
• MS 60=$53 to $64
• MS 61=$55 to $66
• MS 62=$59 to $71
• MS 63=$73 to $90
• MS 64=$96 to $116
• MS 65=$195 to $235
• MS 66=$500 to $600

1888 O Silver Dollar Value

The New Orleans Mint made silver dollars less than the P Mint about 12,150,000 Morgan silver dollars in 1888. These coins come with an O mint mark. More than 12 million coins were used for circulation and about a million exist today.

Most coins are in circulated condition and have a value of about  $32 to 48 dollars in grades up to XF45

Coins with grade 2 come with a value of  $32. Uncirculated condition coins are about  MS63+ ($150).

MS64 grades are about 175 dollars and MS65 grades are  $375.

Fine condition coins for MS66 grade are about   $1,650 each.

MS67 grades are  $17,500. The proof-like coins with MS60 grade are 125 dollars and for MS66+ grade are $9,000

Deep mirror prooflike coins are  $190 at MS60 and for  $32,500 M66+ by the PCGS.

1888 S Silver Dollar Value

The S mint made about  657,000 coins were struck, and less number of coins exist currently. The coins grade 1 and 2 are high value for good condition. The 1888-S silver dollar for low grade is about 100 dollars and for grade 2 is 90 dollars.

Grade 3 is about 90 dollars and FX45 grade is 235 dollars and the MS60 grade is about $460.

Mint states coins of MS67 grade is about  $50,500 apiece.

Prooflike coins are  $475 for MS60  and $35,000 for MS66+.

Deep mirror-proof dollars of MS60 grade is 550 dollars or higher.

Fine grade MS66 coin is about  $22,500

1888 Silver Dollar Details

• Denomination: $1
• Edge: Reeded
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams
• Diameter: 38.1 mm
• Minted in: Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco.
• Total mintage: 19,183,791.

Rare 1888 Silver Dollar Error List

Double Die Obverse

This error comes with an O mint mark coin and exists close to the lips of Lady Liberty. Coin with this error for circulated conditions can be about  $225 to $350. Rare coins with double die obverse error can be of $9,000 to $24,000  in the mint state.

Double Die Reverse, VAM7 Error

This error exists in P-minted coins. This error is also called the VAM number for identification. The coins with code VAM7 have a doubling effect on the reverse side. it is not easy to find and also with a microscope but can seen on wreaths of leaves to the bottom of coins. Coin with this grade of AU55 is 65 dollars and MS63 are 135 dollars and MS65 are  $400

Die Crack

The New Orleans silver dollars come with a die crack on Lady Liberty’s face.  These error coins are about  $1,600 to $11,500 for such a piece.

Repunched Mint Mark

The mint mark on the 1888 Morgan dollar was made on die. In some conditions mint mark was printed double or at different positions and made a repunched mint mark.

1888 Silver Dollar Grading

Number	Grade
1	Basal State-1
2	Fair
3	Very Fair
4, 5, 6	Good
7, 8, 10	Very Good
12, 15	Fine
20, 30	Very Fine
40	Extremely Fine
50	About Uncirculated
60	MS
65	MS
70	MS

History Of 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar

The dollar coins made in 1888 were the 10th mintage of  Morgan dollars. This coin’s name is derived from, George T. Morgan. The first time these coins were made due to the mining industry. The mine owners wanted to secure wares. There were a larger number of Morgan dollars coins made each year and made until 1904. In 1918 there were a larger number of coins for circulation. Now they are not high numbers

Coins were made with 90 percent of silver coins were melted due to the Act. There were no Morgan dollars made between 1904 to 1920. In 1921, they were resurrected for a single year.

In 1988 there were 1888 No Mint mark silver dollars 9,183,000, 1888 proof silver dollars 833, 1888 O silver dollars New Orleans 12,150,000, and  1888 S silver dollars 657,000 and total coins 31,990,833 were made.

1888 Morgan Silver Dollar Features

Obverse Of 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar

This beautiful 1988 coin’s obverse comes with a photo of  Lady Liberty surrounded by 7 stars on the left and six on the right. The motto E*PLURIBUS*UNUM is also on this side and the minting date 1888 there

 Reverse Of 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar

On the reverse side of this coin, the skinny bird is holding it in its talons Three arrows an olive branch. The country’s name is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and its motto is inscription IN GOD WE TRUST. The mint mark is also there and the initials M of the designer are also written.

Some other features of the 1888 Morgan silver dollar are

• It is a round shaped coin and the face value is one dollar
• It is made with  One dollar ($1)
• its composition is Silver (90%) with copper (10%)
• Thickness is  0.09449 inches and diameter is 1.5 inches
• Weight is 0.85939 troy ounces and silver composition is 0.77344 troy ounces

Most Valuable 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar

• 1888 PR 67+ DCAM Morgan silver dollar = $90,000 sold in 2021
• 1888 S MS 66+ Morgan silver dollar =$31,200 sold in 2019
• 1888 PR 67 CAM Morgan silver dollar =$30,550 sold in 2016
• 1888 O MS 66+ DMPL Morgan silver dollar = $25,850 sold in 2016
• 1888 S MS 66 DMPL Morgan silver dollar= $13,800 sold in 2009
• 1888 MS 67 DMPL Morgan silver dollar =$11,500 sold in 2009
• 1888 O MS 66+ PL Morgan silver dollar= $8,813 sold in 2014
• 1888 MS 66 PL Morgan silver dollar= $5,288 sold in 2014
• 1888 MS 63 GSA Hoard Morgan silver= $337 sold in 2020
• 1888 O DDO MS 60 DMPL Morgan silver dollar = $25,300 sold in 2008
• 1888 S MS 66 PL Morgan silver dollar = $22,138 sold  in 2006
• 1888 O MS 66 Morgan silver dollar = $20,563 sold in 2014
• 1888 O DDO MS 61 Morgan silver dollar= $19,200 sold in 2022
• 1888 MS 67 Morgan silver dollar= $18,400 sold  in 2011
• 1888 PR 67 Morgan silver dollar= $16,450 sold  in 2021

Is 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar Rare?

• Most rare Morgan silver dollars are VAM error coins with high grades.

What is the value of the 1888 No Mint Mark Morgan Silver Dollar?

• Morgan coins in circulated condition are $30 to $60, and well-preserved condition can be $500 to $600. Some high-value coins are $20,000 to $24,000.

What Is The Most Valuable Morgan Silver Dollar?

The 1893 Morgan silver coins made at S mint are high-value coins. These coins sold for $550,000  in an auction. 1901 Morgan silver dollar without the mint mark sold for $425,500.

How Much Is An 1888 Silver Dollar Worth Today?

The value of the 1888 Morgan silver dollar for the average condition is about $30 to $40. Some coins with special features like mint marks or errors can thousands of dollars.

How Much Should An 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar Weigh?

The 1888 Morgan silver dollar weight is 26.73 grams

Is There An 1888 Cc Morgan Silver Dollar?

yes, 1888 Morgan silver dolar coins with CC mint mark is from Carson City Mint. Carson City mint was a US Mint branch made from 1870 to 1893 in Carson City.

How much is a 1888 silver dollar worth?

DATE	UNCIRCULATED
1888 Morgan Dollar	$41
1888 Morgan Dollar (O)	$41
1888 Morgan Dollar (S)	$205