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This important VAM variety is designated as one of the MEGARED100 in the Mega Red 10th edition.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
25280
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1921
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Thorn Head
Variety 2:
VAM-1B
Coin Date:
1921-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
21,695,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
134060
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Coin Value History
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B MS
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1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$625.00 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $525.00 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/194xxx/a15b3867-56c4-4feb-9ccd-68ae7da30226.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $49 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/90o-pl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $66 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/84cc-dmpl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $73 – $60,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/416xxx/e90065e0-537f-4db8-b2b8-efacd6817cff.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_4280-3.20200626010427369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $54 – $120,000
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $7,800
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $49 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $76 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $53 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $49 – $3,200
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/21). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$228
1921-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-1B. Hit List 40. Thorn Head. AU-58 (PCGS).
$168
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B6b, Hitlist-40, XF45 ANACS. ...
$63
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B5, VF35 PCGS.
$129
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B1, AU50 NGC. Hitlist-40. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (6/44)....
$397
1921-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-1B. Hit List 40. Thorn Head. AU-55 (PCGS).
$72
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B, AU58 NGC. HITLIST-40. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (10/13). AU58. ...
$61
1921-S $1 PCGS XF45 (VAM-1B Thorn Head)
$101
1921-S $1 --Thorn Head-- AU53 PCGS. Vam 1B PCGS Population (9/39). NGC Census: (0/0). (#134060)...
$74
1921-S $1 Thorn Head AU50 NGC. VAM-1B1. Hitlist-40. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (6/44)....
$306
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B, AU55 PCGS. Hit List. PCGS Population (12/25). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$576
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B4b, AU58 ANACS. Hitlist-40. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (10/13)....
$282
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B1, XF45 NGC. Hitlist-40. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (8/50)....
$270
1921-S $1 Thorn Head VAM B.1-6/7 AU55 PCGS. Hit List. PCGS Population (12/27). NGC Census: (0/0). (#134060)...
$118
1921-S $1 Thorn Head, VAM-1B AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/17). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$129
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