Coin values vary by mint mark, condition, number of coins minted of the same type, mint mark and year, toning, minting irregularities and etc.

If you want to get a good idea of what your coin is really worth, you can check PCGS (the most respected grading company in the coin industry):

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Good luck in pricing that special item!

Hello Janice.
Nothing silly about your question.
Most people do not know that is how they
are minted. Sorry, your coin is not worth
a fortune.

Your 1884 should not be worth any less than an
1887 unless the 1887 has an overdate or
a O or S mint mark, or the condition far nicer.

More questions?
Let me know.

:)

Richard

Hi Janice,

What Richard said is ‘the word’! Those are some mundane dates for ‘Morgs’. But, they can be worth more if they are in super high grades [65 and above]…
And, someone correct me if I’m wrong, the US has always used that rotation on its’ coins—it’s become to be known as the coin rotation…I think Canada and many other countries use what we’d call medal rotations…coin lore is fascinating…some people have spent their whole lives studying every aspect of them—and they don’t know it all!
So, happy trails if you undertake such a study!
[that’s my take on the subject, then again—I don’t get out much!]

Steve

Hello Janice

Dear I have been into Coin/Currency collecting for over 20 years now ever since I was 19. I dont know everything about the hobbie, but I have got pretty good in my time! I myself have a personal collection valued at $239,000.00 I am giving my 3 children when they get the right age as not to just use it to buy stuff in life. I have alot CC coins which is Carcon City which is one of the rarest mints around that is no longer in buisness today. But to my point i have gotten better, and better at grading. Out of all I have collected, and sold 72% – 81% was exactly the grade I graded them when I recieved them back from the grading companys. The other percentage was close to grade I predicted, and some were off the grade I predicted. I only use the top 4 grading companys in the world as I will inclose the links for you in this message in case you dont have them. If you would like If you can send me the best picture you can of the front, and back as well as sides if you can of your coin I will give you the best grade I can. But please remember it wont be the exact grade, because I cant see the actual coin itself it may be close, but it wont be exact! Myself if a coin such as that date, and type if I can place a grade of VG-10 or above which stands for Very Good-10 it’s worth the $14 – $100 you will pay to have your coin graded. Thats the price scale it varies a little depending on which top company you chose, and the higher the price is how fast you want your coin back. All 4 are good as the other, but most use NCG or PCGS. All the links, and coin grades i promised you are inclosed at bottom if you need any more help or have any more questions PLEASE DON"T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME!!

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PREFIX NUMERICAL GRADE ADJECTIVAL DESCIPTION
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MS 60–70 Mint State (Uncirculated)
AU 50, 53, 55, 58 About Uncirculated
XF 40, 45 Extremely Fine
VF 20, 25, 30, 35 Very Fine
F 12, 15 Fine
VG 8, 10 Very Good
G 4, 6 Good
AG 3 About Good
FA 2 Fair
PR 1 Poor