To participate in the forum you must log in or register. 1888 S Morgan Dollar: Coin Value Prices, Price Chart, Coin Photos, Mintage Figures, Coin Melt Value, Metal Composition, Mint Mark Location, Statistics & Facts. Most seemed to have been released well before the Treasury's Hoard was dispersed in the 1960's, meaning most examples are of relatively low quality. Background and History . Detailed information about the coin 1 Dollar "Morgan Dollar", United States, with pictures and collection and swap management : mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data It helps to see real world examples of what is coming from China. 1889-CC Morgan Dollar with joined halves The 1889-CC Morgan dollar pictured above appears to be an attractive coin in About Uncirculated condition worth well over $10,000. Ask a Question Follow Auctioneer. Easily noticed, one has the "look" most would agree is desirable and valuable. The 1888-S Morgan Dollar is a noted conditional rarity in the series. 1888 O Morgan Dollar VG Very Good 90% Silver with 1930 S Buffalo Nickel F Fine Authentic Morgan silver dollars may also weigh less than the standard specs if they have been in circulation and have some wear. Of that relatively few number, there are even deeper areas of rarity for us to explore – which brings us to the 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar. It was then replaced with the Peace silver dollar. $113.50. Hey everyone! Yes, I see some kind of pitting above the cap - like the metal didn't quite fill the mold when it was cast? Morgan Dollar Counterfeit Detection: Peace Dollar 1921: Fugio Cent Counterfeit Detection: 1776 Continental Currency Fake Copy: Silver Eagle Counterfeit Detection: I venture to say that there’s thousands of fake and counterfeit silver dollars in existence, but most are obvious fakes. Series On U S Commemoratives, 1888 Morgan With A Pretty Reverse Thoughts, 1936 Lincoln Double Die Obverse Please Help, 1922-D Lincoln Cent Possible Weak D? 28 bids. BidALot Coin Auction. More post from my site. Additional Information Five Million Silver Dollars Moved to Mint The Report of the Director of the Mint, 1888, included the following: "Owing to the crowded condition of the vaults at the Sub-Treasury at San Francisco, five million silver dollars were transferred to the mint in that city. Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. That reeding on the edge is terrible. FIVE WAYS TO SPOT A FAKE COIN. Estimate $5 - $10,000 Aug 21, 2017. Discover Items You'll Love. The Birth of America's beautiful Morgan Dollar – Minted from 1878-1904, and once again in 1921, the Morgan silver dollar is one of America's most popular collectible coins. I see some raised dots and other irregularities in the fields (right above Liberty's cap is one such spot) that are giveaways to the coin's being a phony. That would explain the dull feeling I get when I rub it between my fingers. On a side note, I've never thought to take rotated die photos using a mirror to show both sides, how clever! • Most of the fake trade dollars were copied of 1873-CC, 1874-CC, 1874- S, 1875-CC, 1875 -S, 1877 -CC, 1876 -CC and 1878-CC pieces, and every date and mint mark in the Trade Dollar series Thanks! Now that you mention it - I'm sure this thing is lead and tin. Details and lettering/date mushy. Estimate $5 - $10,000 Sep 5, 2017. Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. The Morgan silver dollar had been in circulation for 10 years at this point, and had proved a versatile and popular coin with the public at large. Sell a Similar Item. Silver Coins, Currency & Stamps. Discover the Rare 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar Two rare 1888 silver dollars are pictured on the right and in today's market each is worth well over $100. Five years after the Coinage Act of 1873, the use of silver in coins made a bold return with the appearance of the Morgan silver dollar, now a valuable and highly sought-after coin.. Coins, Currency & … Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited. To fully understand the history of these 90% silver beauties, we first have to go back to the era of our nation's great gold and silver rushes – particularly 1859 and the great Comstock Lode! Morgan silver dollars are one of the most popular series of United States coins amongst coin collectors. Copyright 2005 - 2021 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Photo courtesy of Jinghua Shei. Posted on December 20, 2016 Counterfeit, or “fake”, coins are pesky inevitables in the world of coin collecting but there are a number of tips suggested by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS). Got my refund and the seller told me to keep the "coin." 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. Search a list of auctions and see the realized prices for the coin Morgan Dollar, 1888-S MS. Search a list of auctions and see the realized prices for the coin Morgan Dollar, 1888-S MS. PCGS The Standard for the Rare Coin Industry. You can also see all black casting sand in almost every crevice. I have an 1888 CC that is struck better than that fake. Save Item. Anything sold out of China avoid! 1796 Half Cent With Pole NGC Not Suitable For Certification Re-Repost, Yellowstone National Park $2 Bill Questions, 1806 Draped Bust Quarter For Grading Opinions, Evaluating A Tri-Tone 1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent Possibly XF / AU, Greetings All, New Member, Dabbled In Coins For A Few Years. The coin is named after its designer, George T. Morgan. They were struck every year from 1878 to 1904 and revived again in 1921 for a single year. Looking for pre-1961 Russian and Soviet coins. The Redfield Hoard contained quite a number of this issue, but even those were on the low end of Mint State. As the photo below reveals, these guys are minting much more than fake morgan dollars: Fake silver dies in the photo include fake numismatic Greek Drachmas and British Crown coins as well as US coins. Sel, LIBERTY through the hair is virtually non existent. The 1893-O Morgan Silver Dollar counterfeit had a wide gap. I was just searching eBay for Morgan's, when I came across this. Type: Morgan Silver Dollar Year: 1888 Mint Mark: No mint mark Face Value: 1.00 USD Total Produced: 19,183,000 [ Silver Content: 90% Silver Weight:.7735 oz. Color and mushy details are the first clue. Recent Morgan Silver Dollar Fake Free shipping. 1888 S Morgan Silver Dollar Counterfeit. These freshly minted fake Morgan silver dollars are high-quality counterfeits. Thanks for all the feedback. It has the slanted top arrow. Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ryanbrooks, Oct 11, 2008. ryanbrooks Active Member. 1888-S Morgan - counterfeit Ordered this bad boy on-line a few months ago. 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar - Counterfeit? Two weeks later I got the package and had no doubt. All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Peace and Morgan Dollar VAM. See Sold Price 1 bid. Copyright 2005 - 2021 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. The weight of an uncirculated Morgan silver dollar is 26.73 grams. Find important […] Rarest Morgan Cc Silver Dollar This rare 90% silver dollar is considered the most desirable Morgan ever […]; 1879 Cc Morgan Silver Dollar Value 1879 CC Morgan Silver Dollar. Counterfeit. COUNTERFEIT 1888 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR. Morgan Silver Dollars made between 1879 and 1899 with a hub that left a narrow gap between the eagle’s neck on the reverse and its right-facing wing. The 1888-S Morgan Dollar is the only real semi-key coin from the year, not counting the 1888 proof Morgan Dollar, which is not usually a coin that collectors include within date-and-mintmark sets. Significant is that each is also distinctly different in appearance. East Bethel, MN, USA. Type: Morgan Silver Dollar Year: 1888 Mint Mark: S Face Value: 1.00 USD Total Produced: 657,000 [ Silver Content: 90% Silver Weight:.7735 oz. The design and processing leave a lot to be desired (look at the two stars adjacent to the "E" of EPU), but I'll bet the weight and specific gravity aren't too far off. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1879 CC […] I knew it was a fake right then and there so I demanded a refund and reported the seller. Free shipping on many items ... 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Coin ANACS MS-62 Toned Key Date Rare Unc. Thank you for posting this. Production of the coin continued all the way up until 1921, when the coin was replaced by an even newer, albeit less popular, design. It’s said that as little as 15% of all Morgan Silver Dollars remain today in any condition. The S looks big to me. 2019 P Roosevelt For My Album..your Thoughts On Grade? United States. BidALot Coin Auction. It took 1.16 seconds to rattle this change. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited. Silver Melt: $19.65 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $246, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $2,300 at auction. Please Help. Ending Thursday at … Coins, Currency & Stamps. Like I said, as soon as I saw the origin on the shipping site I knew it was counterfeit! Most replica coins weigh substantially less. Scarce 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar. COUNTERFEIT 1888-S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR. Buy & Sell This Coin. Author: Replies: 0 / Views: 2 : Jim0815. East Bethel, MN, USA. It took 0.5 seconds to rattle this change. Silver Coins, Currency & Stamps. 1888 was a significant year in the United States. The first thing I noticed was the denticles and rims on the obverse and reverse. 4541 Posts. Something else I just picked up on, it has the reverse of the 1879. Series On U S Commemoratives, 1888 Morgan With A Pretty Reverse Thoughts, 1936 Lincoln Double Die Obverse Please Help, 1922-D Lincoln Cent Possible Weak D? Terrible fake. Discover Items You'll Love. Get the best deals on 1888 Year Morgan US Dollars (1878-1921) when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Lest you think spotting fakes is easy, take a look at this 1884-S Morgan Dollar. Ask a Question Follow Auctioneer. Pillar of the Community. Also agree that the date lettering isn't clean. For Sale: Silver Bullion Coins & Rounds + Peace Dollars, For Sale: Silver Bullion (Many Holiday Themed) And 90% More Or Less At Spot, For Sale: Silver Bullion - Various Coin & Medal Lots, For Sale: Canadian Silver 80% + Add On French 90%, For Sale: 1998 Havana Puzzle Silver Proof Set With Box, Grapecollects' Coin Mini Mart (Us, Silver, And Some World, Die Varieties), Commems Collection: Index To "did You Know?" Above is an example of a fake 1895-CC Morgan Dollar, and it has the same appearance as the other fake silver dollar images, with disproportionate letters/numbers; notice the 9 in the date. For Sale: Silver Bullion Coins & Rounds + Peace Dollars, For Sale: Silver Bullion (Many Holiday Themed) And 90% More Or Less At Spot, For Sale: Silver Bullion - Various Coin & Medal Lots, For Sale: Canadian Silver 80% + Add On French 90%, For Sale: 1998 Havana Puzzle Silver Proof Set With Box, Grapecollects' Coin Mini Mart (Us, Silver, And Some World, Die Varieties), Commems Collection: Index To "did You Know?" See Sold Price 4 bids. 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Overview. 2019 P Roosevelt For My Album..your Thoughts On Grade? Save Item. Of course, this counterfeiting ring will process them so that each one appears to have a different amount of wear, toning, contact marks, and other minor imperfections so that they don't all … Silver Melt: $20.96 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $35, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $200 at auction. Types Of 1879 Silver Dollar Your 1879 Morgan silver dollar value starts at $19.72 . Great reference pics. Also, no 1895 CC Morgan Dollars exist, and only proofs were struck from Philadelphia so no mint mark types exists! Die Pair Varieties For 2012 Canadian Dimes. That reeding is pretty awful, too. A few days later I checked the website for shipping details and saw the origin label: China. These silver dollars were easily recognisable, difficult to counterfeit, … Sell a Similar Item. Die Pair Varieties For 2012 Canadian Dimes. To begin with, the weight of counterfeit Morgan silver dollars differs from the standard specifications. Services; ... Silver $27.54 (+0.28) 01-05 1:48 PM EST. Given the growing prevalence of counterfeit silver dollars on the market, it is usually best to buy any of the scarcer coins as slabbed. 1796 Half Cent With Pole NGC Not Suitable For Certification Re-Repost, Yellowstone National Park $2 Bill Questions, 1806 Draped Bust Quarter For Grading Opinions, Evaluating A Tri-Tone 1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent Possibly XF / AU, Greetings All, New Member, Dabbled In Coins For A Few Years. Please Help. The 1888-S is one of the scarcer Morgan dollars of its era. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0 This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Pretty bad, glad it worked out well for you. ( +0.28 ) 01-05 1:48 PM EST fake Lest you think spotting fakes is easy, take a look this. Without prior written permission of Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide to keep ``... 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