The 1921 Morgan dollar is the last year of this iconic series and was struck in enormous quantities at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. New dies were created since the original Morgan dollar hub had been destroyed, giving 1921 coins a distinctly different appearance. The high mintage and hastily prepared dies resulted in numerous die varieties and errors.
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Scan My CoinMultiple doubled die varieties documented on 1921 Morgan dollars, with doubling on the date, stars, and reverse lettering.
How to check: Use magnification to examine the date, stars around Liberty's head, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the reverse for notched or shelf doubling.
$50 - $500The Van Allen-Mallis (VAM) reference catalogs many die varieties specific to 1921 Morgan dollars, including die breaks, clashes, and repunched dates.
How to check: Cross-reference your coin's die characteristics with the VAM catalog. Key markers include specific die cracks, polishing lines, and clash marks.
$20 - $1,000+ for rare VAMsGhost impressions from the opposite die visible in the fields, common on 1921 Morgans due to the high production pace.
How to check: Look for faint outlines of the eagle in Liberty's face area, or Liberty's profile in the eagle's breast area.
$15 - $100Raised lines and cuds from cracked and broken dies, frequent in 1921 due to the rushed production.
How to check: Look for raised irregular lines running through the design or raised blobs of metal at the rim.
$10 - $200 for major cudsThe D or S mint mark shows evidence of multiple punches, creating doubled or tilted impressions.
How to check: Examine the mint mark on the reverse under magnification for secondary impressions.
$15 - $100Normal 1921 Morgan dollars are worth $30-$50 depending on condition. Error varieties and rare VAMs can be worth $50-$1,000+. The 1921-D and 1921-S have lower mintages than 1921-P.
The original Morgan dollar hub was destroyed after 1904 production ended. New hubs were created for the 1921 resumption, giving these coins a shallower, different look compared to earlier dates.
VAM stands for Van Allen-Mallis, the researchers who cataloged Morgan dollar die varieties. Each unique die combination receives a VAM number. Some rare VAMs are worth significant premiums.
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