The 1885 Morgan silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

1885 Silver Dollar

Specifications

Type: Morgan Silver Dollar
Year: 1885
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Silver Weight: .77344 oz.
Total Weight: 26.73 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $23.61

The US minted the 1885 silver dollar with no mint mark and also the 1885 CC silver dollar, 1885 O silver dollar, and 1885 S silver dollar. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin below the wreath.

Series Location Quantity Minted
1885 Philadelphia 17,787,000
1885 CC Carson City 228,000
1885 O New Orleans 9,185,000
1885 S San Francisco 1,497,000

Value

This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $23.61. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $30.52 per ounce.

The 1885 silver dollar with no mint mark is worth around $48 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $49. In uncirculated condition the price is around $70 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $225.

The 1885 CC silver dollar is worth around $625 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $675. In uncirculated condition the price is around $775 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $1,450.

The 1885 O silver dollar is worth around $48 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $49. In uncirculated condition the price is around $70 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $215.

The 1885 S silver dollar is worth around $55 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $100. In uncirculated condition the price is around $375 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $2,000.

Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $3,750 in PR 63 condition. There were only 930 proof coins minted.

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Grading System

Very fine- About two thirds of Liberty's hair lines from above her forehead her ear are visible.

Extremely fine- Liberty's hair lines and ear look strong.

MS 60 Uncirculated condition- There are no signs of wear. The coin has luster, but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks.

MS 65 Uncirculated condition- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks are present but they are barely noticeable.

PR 63 proof- This coin has reflective surfaces and only a few blemishes away from the major focal points. There are no major flaws.

 

Sources:

The Red Book


See also:

1886 Silver Dollar
1884 Silver Dollar
1883 Silver Dollar