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Invest in Only the Highest Grade Morgan Dollars Because the Morgan Dollar series exists in generally higher grades than most other series, you should invest in only the highest grade specimens. If you can afford to buy Proof Morgans, you should, because those have performed very well over the last fifteen years.

Morgan Silver Dollar Values Step 1: Date and Mintmark Variety - Many dates are common, many are scarce to rare, mintmarks are also identified. Step 2: Grading Condition - Higher value follows higher condition. ... Step 3: Special Qualities - Collector quality is highly prized.

Of note, the 1888, 1892, 1893, 1895, 1902 and 1903 are more valuable coins. The most valuable of the San Francisco Morgan silver dollars is the 1893.

Very Good-8 (VG8 or VG-8) The design is clear and significant elements are defined but are flat and lacking in detail. The rim should be full and completely separated from the field around the entire circumference of the coin on both the obverse and the reverse.

Comments: With a very low survival rate, 1889 is the key date and undisputed King of “CC” Morgans. As a matter of fact, it's considered among the rarest of all Morgan Dollars produced by any mint.

1893‑S. The rare key-date 1893‑S Morgan is the showpiece most collectors need to complete a collection but is difficult to acquire! This rare 90% silver dollar is considered the most desirable Morgan ever struck at a branch mint.

Invest in Only the Highest Grade Morgan Dollars Because the Morgan Dollar series exists in generally higher grades than most other series, you should invest in only the highest grade specimens. If you can afford to buy Proof Morgans, you should, because those have performed very well over the last fifteen years.

Invest in Only the Highest Grade Morgan Dollars The following best investments are the very high grade, MS-65, or better coins. They are pricey compared to MS-60 to MS-63, but their incredible rarity in the age of encapsulated coins makes them a good investment.