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1879 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin NGC MS64
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Product Description
The Morgan Silver Dollar, first introduced in 1878, is regarded as one of the most iconic silver coins in U.S. history. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, these coins were minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. Right now, 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available for purchase from BGASC.
Highlights:
- Comes with protective plastic slabs!
- 2nd issue of Morgan Dollar Coins!
- Final mintage of 9,110,000 coins from San Francisco!
- Limited availability of certified coins!
- Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver content.
- The face value of $1 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
- Graded Mint State 64 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- On the obverse is a bust of Lady Liberty.
- The reverse includes the heraldic eagle.
- Bears an S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.
Each 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coin available from BGASC is graded Mint State 64. Coins in this grade show average luster for their age and strike. Expect to see some small contact marks, as well as one or two moderate to heavy marks. There may also be small patches of hairlines.
Obverse
On the obverse of the 1879-S Morgan Dollar, Lady Liberty is shown in a left-profile relief, as designed by George Morgan in 1878. She is wearing a Phrygian cap, a coronet crown, and a laurel wreath, with 13 stars surrounding her.
Reverse
The reverse design of the 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar shows a heraldic eagle in front-facing relief. The eagle has its wings spread wide and holds an olive branch and arrows in its talons, flanked by an oak and laurel wreath.
History
The 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar was only the second year of production for this celebrated coin. The coins that year were struck at several mints, including Philadelphia, Carson City, New Orleans, and San Francisco. San Francisco minted the second-largest number of these coins, with a total of 9,110,000 produced.
Ordering
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Specifications
| Year | 1879 |
|---|---|
| Condition | MS64 |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Mint Mark | Not Shown |
| Metals Purity | .900 |
| Producer | US Mint |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Denomination | $1 |
| Country | United States |
| Designer (Obverse) | George T. Morgan |
| Designer (Reverse) | George T. Morgan |
| Edge Style | Reeded |
| Product Series | Morgan Dollar |
| Certificate of Authenticity | No |
| Packaging | NGC Plastic Slab |
| Metal Content | .7734 Troy Ounce |
| Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
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