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Most Valuable Silver dollars

Top 25 silver dollars worth the most money

The most valuable silver dollars are coins that stand out for their rarity, historical significance, and collector demand. Low mintage figures, key date status, mint errors, and exceptional condition all contribute to higher values. Below are the top 25 silver dollars ranked by their highest recorded price across all grades.

Top 25 Most Valuable Silver dollars

# Coin Year Mint Status Mintage Value Range
1 1795 Draped Bust Dollar 1795 No Mint Mark (Philadelphia) Key Date 42,738 $25,625 - $19,730,925
2 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar 1870 San Francisco Key Date Unknown $100,000 - $2,500,000
3 1865 CC Seated Liberty Dollar 1865 CC Key Date 110,925 $1,600 - $522,250
4 1860 Seated Liberty Dollar 1860 P Key Date 253,454 $960 - $390,700
5 Seated Liberty Dollar - 1870-S 1870 San Francisco Key Date 417,150 $1,025 - $365,125
6 1871 CC Seated Liberty Dollar 1871 CC Key Date 815,135 $780 - $336,500
7 1869 CC Seated Liberty Dollar 1869 CC Key Date 1,376,877 $655 - $314,125
8 Seated Liberty Dollar - 1871-CC 1871 Carson City Key Date 1,376,000 $835 - $310,075
9 1871 Seated Liberty Dollar 1871 P Key Date 1,003,977 $805 - $290,300
10 1873 CC Seated Liberty Dollar 1873 CC Key Date 736,929 $670 - $283,975
11 1871 O Seated Liberty Dollar 1871 O Key Date 1,664,784 $665 - $282,375
12 1875 CC Trade Dollar 1875 CC Key Date 79,287 $885 - $278,675
13 1867 CC Seated Liberty Dollar 1867 CC Key Date 2,788,845 $610 - $274,150
14 1867 S Seated Liberty Dollar 1867 S Key Date 1,519,146 $845 - $271,225
15 1863 CC Seated Liberty Dollar 1863 CC Key Date 1,074,282 $810 - $270,350
16 1873 CC Trade Dollar 1873 CC Key Date 70,435 $905 - $254,925
17 1860 CC Seated Liberty Dollar 1860 CC Key Date 2,242,795 $515 - $246,675
18 Seated Liberty Dollar - 1873-CC No Arrows 1873 Carson City Key Date 2,300,000 $525 - $220,650
19 1862 CC Seated Liberty Dollar 1862 CC Key Date 2,238,025 $535 - $215,875
20 1874 CC Trade Dollar 1874 CC Key Date 188,884 $640 - $189,625
21 1867 Seated Liberty Dollar 1867 P Semi-Key 1,605,493 $315 - $126,550
22 1862 Seated Liberty Dollar 1862 P Semi-Key 592,239 $320 - $120,700
23 1871 S Seated Liberty Dollar 1871 S Semi-Key 2,265,694 $245 - $120,550
24 1869 O Seated Liberty Dollar 1869 O Semi-Key 1,152,821 $295 - $119,375
25 1865 O Seated Liberty Dollar 1865 O Semi-Key 1,157,142 $300 - $108,600

Notable Coins

Background on some of the most sought-after silver dollars in this list.

#2 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar

Key Date

One of the rarest and most mysterious US coins. Not recorded in official San Francisco Mint records, the 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar was likely struck in very small numbers for the cornerstone ceremony of the new San Francisco Mint building. Only about 9-12 examples are known.

#3 1865 CC Seated Liberty Dollar

Key Date

Carson City Mint - highly collectible

#5 Seated Liberty Dollar - 1870-S

Key Date

Key date Seated Liberty Dollar from San Francisco Mint with low mintage.

#6 1871 CC Seated Liberty Dollar

Key Date

Carson City Mint - highly collectible

#7 1869 CC Seated Liberty Dollar

Key Date

Carson City Mint - highly collectible

#8 Seated Liberty Dollar - 1871-CC

Key Date

Key date Seated Liberty Dollar from Carson City Mint.

#10 1873 CC Seated Liberty Dollar

Key Date

Carson City Mint - highly collectible

#12 1875 CC Trade Dollar

Key Date

Trade Dollar - issued for circulation in China

#13 1867 CC Seated Liberty Dollar

Key Date

Carson City Mint - highly collectible

#15 1863 CC Seated Liberty Dollar

Key Date

Carson City Mint - highly collectible

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Frequently Asked Questions

What silver dollars are worth the most money? +
The most valuable silver dollars include key dates with very low mintages, coins from branch mints (especially Carson City, San Francisco, and New Orleans), and coins preserved in exceptional condition. The list above ranks the top 25 by highest known value across all grades.
How do I know if my silver dollar is valuable? +
Check the date, mint mark, and condition of your silver dollar. Coins that appear on key date lists typically carry the highest premiums. Even common-date coins can be valuable in high grades (MS-65 and above). For a quick assessment, use our free coin scanner to identify your coin and get an estimated value.
Where can I sell valuable silver dollars? +
Valuable silver dollars can be sold through major auction houses like Heritage Auctions and Great Collections, reputable coin dealers, online marketplaces like eBay, or at local coin shows. For coins worth $100 or more, professional grading from PCGS or NGC is recommended to maximize your selling price.