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Authentic 1885 Silver Trade Dollar – Obverse. Counterfeit 1885 Silver Trade Dollar – Obverse. When comparing both trade dollars from the year 1885 the following differences are easy to see on the counterfeit coin and not on the authentic coin. The numbers are not exactly the same, but hard to notice. The Philadelphia Mint struck over 17 million silver dollars in 1885. Many of those have survived in high grade, making this coin very obtainable, even in gem. In fact, NGC has graded over 10,000 examples in MS65. The Birth of America's beautiful Morgan Dollar – Minted from 1878-1904, and once again in 1921, the Morgan silver dollar is one of America's most popular collectible coins. To fully understand the history of these 90% silver beauties, we first have to go back to the era of our nation's great gold and silver rushes – particularly 1859 and the great Comstock Lode!

Silver dollar - 1985 - National Parks - 1885-1985

Price guide and value - Silver dollar - 1985 - National Parks - 1885-1985

Silver dollar - 1985 - National Parks - 1885-1985 prices and values

The melt and minimum value of a Silver dollar - 1985 - National Parks - 1885-1985 is $13.04 CAD.

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Variety	PF-63	PF-64	PF-65	PF-66	PF-67	PF-68
1985 - National Parks - 1885-1985	-	-	$14.70	$15.80	$16.10	$19.60

Proof: Coin having a different and more refined manufacturing process than circulation coins. The corners and sides of Proof are polished to give a cameo-like effect. A proof coin is usually struck twice to see every detail.

Variety	BU-63	BU-64	BU-65	BU-66	BU-67	BU-68
1985 - National Parks - 1885-1985	-	-	$13.20	$13.30	$34.30	-

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Specifications

Quantity sold: 700 170
Alloy: 50% silver and 50% copper
Weight: 23.3 grams
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Thickness: 2.95 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die axis: ↑↑

Last update : Thursday, January 14, 2021

Mintage: 1,497,000

Finest Known: MS66+ (NGC) MS67 (PCGS)

Auction Record: $48,875 (MS67)

The 1885-S Morgan dollar had a mintage just under a million and a half coins. The San Francisco Mint dribbled out bags of 1885-S Morgans into circulation in the regular course of business until the 1940s. As a result, the issue saw little attention from collectors until the 1950s.

The market for 1885-S Morgan dollars was sensitive to changes in supply through the 1960s. Prices stabilized after the big Treasury releases of 1962–1964. Today, it is considered a scarce issue, especially in MS65 and above, but not a truly rare mintage.

The Value of a 1885-S Morgan Dollar

Circulated examples of the 1885-S Morgan dollar are easily found for a bit more money than common date Morgans. Most Mint State 1885-S Morgan dollars had a bad time in storage. The average uncirculated 1885-S Morgan will have numerous bag marks. Consequently, most Mint State coins are found in the lower grades (MS60–MS62).

The average 1885-S Morgan dollar is weakly struck, especially in the middle. This is unfortunate, as many have a frosty luster. Sharply struck, unblemished coins that take advantage of this luster can be found with difficulty, at prices substantially above the average coin.

1885-S Morgan Dollar Price Guide

Circulated Grades

Very Fine 25	Extremely Fine 45	About Uncirculated 55
$57	$81	$134

Uncirculated (Mint State) Grades

Mint State 61	Mint State 63	Mint State 65	Auction Record (MS67)
$358	$448	$1,560	$48,875

1885 Silver Dollar Value Lady Liberty

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1885 Silver Dollar Value No Mint

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