Nov
18
Price of a 1880 Morgan Dollar?
Just Me <3 asked:
Can you tell me what the price of this coin is? I also have a 1942 Lady Liberty Half Dollar.....what are the values of these coins?
How would I find the mint mark?
Can you tell me what the price of this coin is? I also have a 1942 Lady Liberty Half Dollar.....what are the values of these coins?
How would I find the mint mark?
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7 Comments
Depends on condition and mint mark, 1880 Morgan can be worth anywhere from 12$ -60$ depending on grade, ’42 liberty half is about 6$, once again depending on grade. I buy coins so if you need money I can always buy them from you, I can use paypal if you need. I would need to see some pics of them though.
Go on line and Google “numismatic” or the “US Mint”..should be able to find the value.
1$ and .50$, get a coin price guide, don’t sell them to just anyone.
Depending on condition, the 1942 Lady Liberty Coin can range from $5 to $50 or more. The 1880 Morgan Dollar is pretty nice and should fetch between $10 and $75 depending on condition again.
It varies on the Morgan but the range is:
1880-P $30 to $42
1880-O $27 to $425
1880-S $35 to $80
1880-CC $195 to $600
1880/79-CC GSA $750 to $1000
The letter is where it was minted e.g. Philadelphia, Sacramento, Carson City etc..The value depends on the condition of the coin and where it was minted.
The Liberty Half Dollar: $6 to $20 normally
The selling price from an individual to a coin seller is usually a lot less than the price they ask.
We really need to know dates and mintmarks on all of the coins. Pictures depicting the condition of each coin would also be very beneficial.
1 – Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found – shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today’s market.
2 – Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it – there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
3 – Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like and include the link in your question.
Good luck!
P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.
When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin’s metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.
Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces – which can be found by the knowledgeable collector – who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a “cleaned” slab (also called a “body bag” in the coin world) – which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don’t risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!
I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.
You did not mention if the coins had mint marks, on the silver dollar it is on the eagle side under the wreath near the bottom. The 1880 is valued at $13.50 in grade very good to $18 in almost uncirculated grade. 1880-CC $130-$255 in the same grade range. 1880-O $13.50-$16.75 and the 1880-S is the same as the 1880-O. The 1942 Walking Liberty 1/2 no matter what the mint mark is valued at $5 in grade good to $6 in grade extra fine. If either coin is mint state it is worth more depending on it’s mint state grade. The above values are about what a dealer would pay. The mint mark on the 1/2 is on the eagle side above the H in half.