1884 Morgan Dollar
Guidelines for Collecting:
As one may expect, 1884 Morgan silver dollars are readily available as the Philadelphia Mint issued them in great quantity. Large releases from government vaults occurred in the 1940s through the 1960s. Quality varies greatly, from sharp and lustrous to dull and grainy.
Availability in Circulated Grades:
EF and AU pieces are available with regularity though coins of lesser grades often head to the melting pot in times of high silver prices.
Availability in Mint State Grades:
As might be expected from the high production tally of the date, just about any Mint State grade is available to today’s collectors. A pleasing MS-64 example of the date will prove satisfactory for most collectors, but look for a sharply struck coin with good luster.
Availability in Proof:
Surviving Proofs of the date are fairly plentiful and available to all who desire an example though some patience will be needed to find just the right coin. Look for a sharply struck specimen with solid cameo contrast.
The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the Larry H. Miller Collection, where it realized $15,600.
1884 Morgan Dollar Auction Highlights
 PCGS PR-67 CAM, CAC Sold for $22,325 View Lot 10152 |  NGC PF-66 Sold for $21,850 View Lot 5354 |  PCGS MS-67, CAC Sold for $15,600 View Lot 6324 |
