1897 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin Value Prices, Photos & Info

1897 one dollar coin value

When the coin was first introduced in the late 1870s, it was an immediate hit with the American public mostly due to the fact that its design was far superior to the. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar is Worth $35 in Average Condition and can be Worth $62 to $371 or more in Uncirculated. A die break caused one of the most famous Morgan dollar VAMs called "Scarface." A fracture in the Other varieties of the 1878 coin feature different numbers of tail feathers on the eagle. A noteworthy 1897-O, 4,004,000, $20, $100, $1,250.

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1897 Silver Dollar

The 1897 Morgan silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

Specifications

Type: Morgan Silver Dollar
Year: 1897
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Silver Weight: .77344 oz.
Total Weight: 26.73 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $20.07

The US minted the 1897 silver dollar with no mint mark and also the 1897 O silver dollar and 1897 S silver dollar. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin below the wreath.

Series	Location	Quantity Minted
1897	Philadelphia	2,822,000
1897 O	New Orleans	4,004,000
1897 S	San Francisco	5,825,000

Value

This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $20.07 as of March 16, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $25.95 per ounce.

The 1897 silver dollar with no mint mark is worth around $30 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $33. In uncirculated condition the price is around $50 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $240.

The 1897 O silver dollar is worth around $30 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $50. In uncirculated condition the price is around $975 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $60,000.

The 1897 S silver dollar is worth around $30 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $33. In uncirculated condition the price is around $85 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $475.

Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $3,000 in PR 63 condition. There were only 731 proof coins minted.

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Grading System

Very fine- Two thirds of Liberty's hair lines from above her forehead to her ear are visible.

Extremely fine- Liberty's hair lines and ear look strong.

MS 60 uncirculated- There are no signs of wear. The coin has luster, but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks.

MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks are present but they are barely noticeable.

PR 63 proof- This coin has reflective surfaces and only a few blemishes away from the major focal points. There are no major flaws.

Sources:

The Red Book

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