1885 Morgan Silver Dollar with Pictures I have an 1885 US Silver Dollar that is in excellent condition and I would like to know an approx. value and if I should hold on to it or sell it? I added Picture Files.
The forum members here are pretty good at this and could better assist you if you are able to post a picture. There is no listing for excellent condition in my Redbook so I will tell you what it lists for in other conditions. First I am assuming you are correct that it is a morgan and that there is no mintmark. an 1885 lists for VF-20 ...$16 EF-40 ...$18 AU-50 ...$20 MS-60 ...$30 MS-63 ...$45 MS-64 ...$60 Mint mark location is on the reverse below the wreath I would keep it until you are certain what its value is.There are also many varieties that hold substantial value over the Redbook listing I gave you.
Welcome to the forum. There's really only one person in the world who can answer that question - they guy you look at in the mirror when you shave. My answer isn't as flippant as it might sound my friend. If fact since you have to ask the question, the answer is very probably "sell", since - sad to say - you obviously haven't caught the collecting bug. You might want to hang around the forum for a while and dip your toe in the numismatic hobby. Could be, you'll like it and decide to stay for the long haul. BTW - the prices Digger quoted are what you might expect to pay a dealer, not what the dealer would buy them for.
