1896-S Morgan dollar Value
The 1896-S Morgan dollar is a recognized key date. Its silver/metal melt value is about $23.59 today, which is the price floor. Collector value runs well above melt and depends heavily on grade - check recent sold listings for an exact figure.
- Date / mint mark
- 1896 · S
- Mintage
- 5,000,000
- Composition
- 90% silver
- Melt value today
- $23.59
- Scarcity
- Key date
Why this one matters
Condition rarity; scarce and pricey in mint state
Check: S mintmark; better date, expensive in gem
What it actually sells for
Exact value depends on grade and eye appeal. The most reliable number is what examples like yours have recently sold for - we link straight to completed sales so you see live figures, not a stale estimate.
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Mintage and key-date facts are from published numismatic records. Values are not appraisals - condition decides worth, and anything potentially valuable should be authenticated by PCGS or NGC before selling. How we source this.