1878-1904 U.S. Morgan Silver Dollar // Mint State Condition // Presentation Box

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1878-1904 U.S. Morgan Silver Dollar // Mint State Condition // Presentation Box

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Product Description

The Morgan silver dollar is among the most historic United States coins ever minted. Named after the designer, U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan, this coin was produced from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921. The obverse of the coin depicts Liberty as a youthful woman wearing a Phrygian cap, originally worn by emancipated slaves of ancient Rome, together with a headdress of cotton and wheat—staples of the U.S. economy. The reverse features an American bald eagle with outstretched wings, symbolic of the power of the U.S. government. The eagle bears in its great talons both an olive branch and 3 arrows, representing a nation of peace but one that is poised for war. The dollar was authorized by the passage of the Bland-Allison Act in 1878, which required the Treasury to purchase an enormous 2 to 4 million dollars’ worth of silver each month to be coined into dollars.

Later, in 1918, passage of the Pittman Act ultimately led to the melting of over 270 million Morgan dollars held in treasury reserves. Today, the choice few that remain are cherished specimens of a bygone era that serve to immortalize the memory of a young, prosperous, and powerful United States of America.

You will receive one coin in a plush-lined box with a display easel accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine, dated between 1878 and 1904, and will match the exceptional mint state quality of the one shown.

Product Details

Measurements
4"L x 4"W x 1.25"H
OriginUnited States

— Type: Morgan Dollar (1878-1904)
— Designer: George T. Morgan
— Weight: 26.73 grams
— Diameter: 38.1 mm
— Composition: 0.900 silver and 0.100 copper
— Net silver weight: 0.77344 oz pure silver
— Obverse Design: Liberty with Phrygian Cap and headdress of cotton and wheat / 13 stars
— Obverse Inscription: E PLURIBUS UNUM / LIBERTY / DATE
— Reverse Design: Eagle with outstretched wings, bearing an olive branch and arrows in talons / Wreath
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / IN GOD WE TRUST / ONE DOLLAR

Please Note: The item(s) you receive will match the quality of the one shown, but may vary slightly due to the nature of original historical artifacts.

FAQ

How can select the specific year or desired mint?

We are unable to offer specific years or mints at this time. The coins are selected at random from a cohort of mint state specimens and prepacked for this sale. They will be dated between 1878 and 1904 and will be minted at Philadelphia, New Orleans, or San Francisco.

Is this a reprint of the real coin?

This is a genuine U.S. silver dollar minted between 1878 and 1904.

Shipping Information

Shipping Availability
Canada, United States
Shipping Policy
Standard Ground Shipping
Ship In
3-4 weeks ⓘ

If the estimated time seems a bit long, it's because many items are shipped in bulk at the end of the sale (on Oct. 08), which is what affords you the discount. Some items are also made-to-order and/or are shipping internationally. The best things are worth waiting for!
Return Policy

Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation