1879 Silver Dollar Value
A worn 1879 silver dollar with no mint mark sells for about $56–86: its silver value plus a small collector premium.
Uncirculated, that coin brings $106–176, and a certified MS65 brings $500–800. The 1879-CC is worth the most: about $300–650 even when worn.
It's worth more than face value even when worn. Compare it with the table and check for the varieties below before selling. The 1879-CC is worth the most in worn condition, so check the mint mark first.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879-CC | 756,000 | $300–650 | $6,000–10,000 | $25,000–45,000 |
| 1879-O | 2,887,000 | $58–86 | $200–400 | $2,500–4,500 |
| 1879 (no mint mark) | 14,806,000 | $56–86 | $106–176 | $500–800 |
| 1879-S | 9,110,000 | $56–86 | $96–146 | $175–325 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Back of the coin, below the wreath, above the letters DO in DOLLAR. Philadelphia coins have no letter. CC is Carson City, O is New Orleans, S is San Francisco and D is Denver (1921 only).
What it's made of
- 90% silver, 10% copper, 26.73 grams, 0.77344 troy oz of silver, worth $46.31 today
Varieties and errors to check
1879-CC capped die
Look for: A blobby, heavy CC mint mark (the CC was repunched over a small cc).
A recognized variety; any 1879-CC is a scarce coin.
Typical value: $350–700
Condition matters
Most Morgan dollars are common; value comes from the mint mark, the year and how much wear the coin has. Carson City (CC) coins sell for more across the board.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1879-CC | For circulation | 756,000 |
| 1879-O | For circulation | 2,887,000 |
| 1879 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 14,806,000 |
| 1879-S | For circulation | 9,110,000 |
Questions
Is a 1879 silver dollar silver?
Yes. Every 1879 silver dollar made for circulation contains 0.77344 troy ounces of silver. Its silver value moves with the silver price; the live figure is shown at the top of this page.
Which 1879 silver dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1879-CC is worth the most, about $25,000–45,000 in MS65. The 1879-CC capped die is the one to look for: typical examples sell for $350–700.
Where is the mint mark on a 1879 silver dollar?
Back of the coin, below the wreath, above the letters DO in DOLLAR. Philadelphia coins have no letter. CC is Carson City, O is New Orleans, S is San Francisco and D is Denver (1921 only).
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1879 silver dollars on eBay.
More Morgan silver dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.