1880-S $1 MS66 Certification #30613350, PCGS #7118

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Owner's Comments

Since the San Francisco Mint created such spectacular specimens in the early years of the Morgan Dollar’s mintage, it can be tricky to find such a great example such as this one. This coin possesses some of the finest eye-appeal that I have ever seen. While PCGS did not, and usually doesn’t agree, with the PL nuances in the fields, one could argue that this 1880-S meets the technical qualities of a PL coin. However, it does appear that this coin had some sort of adhesive (possibly tape) directly on Liberty’s face. This makes for a somewhat distracting, but arguably beautiful central toning that is the hallmark of this piece. Despite a miNUTE dappling of possible strike points from coins in the mint, the reverse looks to be a solid MS66+. Overall a spectacular edition to any set and a great example of an 1880-S.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1880-S Morgan Dollar is one of the most common coins in the series. It is fairly easy to find up to MS66 condition. In MS67 to MS68 they are much scarcer. In MS69 they are considered rare, as few examples exist in this condition or higher.

PCGS #

7118

Designer

George T. Morgan

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

38.10 millimeters

Weight

26.73 grams

Mintage

8900000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

4607

Pop Lower

171156

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	2000000	R-1.0	94 / 117 TIE	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	750000	R-1.3	111 / 117 TIE	111 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	159000	R-1.9	112 / 117	112 / 117

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	2000000
All Grades	750000
60 or Better	159000

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-1.0
All Grades	R-1.3
60 or Better	R-1.9

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	111 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	112 / 117

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	111 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	112 / 117

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS69 PCGS grade
1	MS69 PCGS grade
1	MS69 PCGS grade
1	MS69 PCGS grade
1	MS69 PCGS grade

#1 MS69 PCGS grade