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Morgan Silver Dollar
The Morgan Silver Dollar
Whether you're new to collecting coins or are an avid coin collector, you're probably very familiar with the Morgan Silver Dollar Coin. The Morgan is probably one of the most popular of the silver Dollar Coins for antique and coin collectors both amateur or professional collectors. The Morgan was minted for several years spanning from 1878 until 1904 and again for a year in 1921. The name of the coin came from the talent behind the design, which came from George T. Morgan. Morgan designed both sides of this fantastic coin. The Morgan silver dollar consists of a silver content of 0.7734 troy ounces of silver and a fineness of .900 per coin.
Design of the Morgan Silver Dollar Coin
The front of the Morgan Silver dollar coin has the head of Lady Liberty facing left with part of her hair flowing down and part of it held up by a LIBERTY headband. Morgan's monogram is near her neck. The top of the front has E PLURIBUS UNUM and the bottom has the date. The reverse side of the coin has an eagle with its wings spread out and its left talon holding arrows while the right side is holding branches. A laurel wreath surrounds the lower part of the eagle while IN GOD WE TRUST is above the bird. The eagle has its head turned to the right (left on the coin). The top part of this reeded-edge coin has UNITED STATES OF AMERICA while One Dollar is inscribed on the bottom.
History of the Famous Morgan Silver Dollar Coin
In the late 1850s, Nevada experienced one of the greatest silver strikes in history, which drove the price of silver down drastically. As a way to improve the economy, the Bland-Allison Act was passed by Congress to get the Treasury Department to buy large quantities of silver and make them into coins. They decided if they were going to make coins, they may as well be Silver Dollars as these were the coins that were most needed in circulation. The Morgan Dollars were first minted, they were used for commercial use in America. Although the Trade Dollar was around at this time, it was being used for trade in the orient so the minting of the Morgan Dollar continued until 1904 when there was a large enough supply but a lack of silver bullion. In 1921, minting of the Morgan Silver Dollar Coin resumed because the Pittman Act required more coins. However, that same year the Peace Commemorative Dollar replaced the Morgan. In the 1970s many Morgan Silver Dollars that were minted in Carson City were found and sold to the public by the government to be used as collectibles.
Morgan Silver Dollar Mints
The Morgan Silver Dollar Coin has been minted in San Francisco, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Denver and Carson City. The mintmark is shown on the reverse side of the coin right under the eagle's tail feathers and between the D & O in DOLLAR. The initials are CC for Carson City, D for Denver, S for San Francisco, O for New Orleans and no mintmark for Philadelphia.
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American Coin Treasures Morgan Silver Dollar Pin/ Pendant $85.99 The beautiful and romantic Morgan Silver Dollar (1878-1921) can be worn as a pendant or as a stunning pin. The historic Morgan dollars were minted of silver fromt the rich mines for the Western Frontier, and most are over 100 years old. |
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The Morgan Silver Dollar Money Clip $159 Favored by pioneers and outlaws alike, the Morgan Silver Dollar, first minted in 1878, was known as the "Coin of the Wild West." Now, you can carry this piece of history with you wherever you go with this striking silver dollar money clip, exclusively from The Bradford Exchange. This exquisite men's jewelry features a Morgan silver dollar made of 90% silver, layered in gleaming 24-karat gold and coated in layers of clear, hard mylar. The distinctive solid metal clip is layered in a rich, 24-karat gold and silver handcrafted weave pattern. Plus, this striking keepsake arrives in a velvet jeweler's deluxe box, perfect for safekeeping and gift giving. High demand is expected. Order now! |
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Million Dollar Morgan Proof Set $59.98 Bring home these beauties for a fraction of the cost of the originals! Limited edition tribute set bears the dates and mints marks for the world's rarest and most important Morgan Silver Dollars: the 1878 first year of issue, the 1889 Carson City, the 1893 San Francisco issue, the 1893 New Orleans issue, and the 1895--the rarest Morgan of them all! Each is a pure silver clad masterpiece minted in non-monetary proof condition and enclosed in protective acrylic casing. Includes deluxe presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity. |
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American Coin Treasures 1878's Morgan Silver Dollar $228.66 Update your coin collection with this American Coin Treasures silver dollar. This Morgan silver dollar includes a certificate of authenticity.Brand: American Coin TreasuresFirst year of issue 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Graded XF40 by the American Alliance Coin Grading ServiceA certificate of authenticity is included |
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American Coin Treasures Morgan Dollar Replica Necklace $56.11 Enjoy this spectacular pendant featuring a replica of a Morgan Silver Dollar. The Morgan Silver Dollar was minted between 1878 and 1921, and is considered one of America's most beautiful coins. Replica of a Morgan Silver DollarMetal: SilverplatedStyle: PendantFinish: High polishChain: Cable Chain length: 30 inches Clasp: Spring ringAll weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. |
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American Coin Treasures 1883-O Morgan Dollar $280.63 Enhance your coin collection with this Morgan dollar. This American Coin Treasures silver dollar is from 1883 and comes with a certificate of authenticity.Brand: American Coin TreasuresBrilliant circulated 1883-O Morgan Dollar Graded MS60 by the American Alliance Coin Grading Service Certificate of authenticity is included |
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American Coin Treasures Black Enamel Morgan Silver Dollar Belt Buckle $243.16 This amazing belt buckle features a genuine Morgan Silver Dollar with a rich black enamel. The silver dollar is designed for visual impact. Sealed in acrylic to protect its breathtaking finish, the coin is framed in nickel silver accented with black enamel and beautifully etched in a western motifThe buckle measures 3 inches x 2 inches Easily attached to any 1-inch wide beltComes with a Certificate of Authenticy |
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American Coin Treasures Morgan Silver Dollar Silvertone Necklace $243.78 An ornate silvertone floral border surrounds this genuine Morgan silver dollar to create this stunning necklace. This pendant rests on a 24-inch silvertone chain.Elegant pendant features a genuine Morgan silver dollar, one of the most popular American coins ever mintedCoins have been coveted for decades for their historic value and high silver contentCollectible necklace features an ornate silvertone floral borderMinted from 1878 to 1921Many Morgans were melted down decades ago, leaving just a precious fraction of the originals still availablePendant floats gracefully on a 24-inch chain |
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American Coin Treasures Morgan Silver Dollar Pin/ Pendant $222.47 The beautiful and romantic Morgan Silver Dollar (1878-1921) can be worn as a pendant or as a stunning pin. The historic Morgan dollars were minted of silver fromt the rich mines for the Western Frontier, and most are over 100 years old. Framed in a delicate rope chain bezelChain measures 24 inches longIncludes Certificate of Authenticiy |
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1921 Last Year Morgan Silver Dollar Mint Mark Set $710.61 Three 1921 Morgan silver dollars are featured in this collection. This was the last year of production for this coin, and the coin was only minted in Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver. This beautiful collection features three 1921 Morgan silver dollars Collectible coins have one from each of the three mints (Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver) in which they were produced in 1921, the last year they were struck The significance of the 1921-D Morgan silver dollar is that it is the only one from the entire series that carries the distinctive 'D' mint mark of the Denver mint8 inches wide x 5 inches deep x 1.5 inches high |
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Brilliant Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar Collection $3887.36 Own every mint mark of America's most coveted collectible coin including the scarce Denver and Carson City Morgans. You get ten Morgans, all minted of solid .900 Fine Silver and mostly over 100 years old, and all are in Brilliant uncirculated condition. This magnificent collection includes the first and last years of issueExtremely scarce CC-mint mark, carried by only 2-percent of all Morgans ever struckThe 1900 Millenium Morgan and the only D-mint mark Morgan, struck in 1921Some Carson City Morgans have sold for hundreds, even thousands of dollars eachAll are individually encapsulated for protection and presented in a beautiful 10 x 12-inch velvet-lined wooden display chestIncludes a certificate of authenticity |
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