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Morgan Silver Dollars (1878-1921)
Morgan Silver Dollar Coin (Cull)
These Morgan Silver Dollars date from 1878-1921 and are an excellent way to purchase 90% silver coins for their silver content. These circulated silver dollars, also known as "cull dollars", are off-quality, heavily circulated coins. The Morgan silver dollar is one of the most collected coins in the world due to its beauty and is always in high demand even in its most raw state, which is why we find it hard to call this "junk silver"! Coin Hig...Read More
1921 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin (VG+)
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The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most highly coveted US coins amongst avid investors and smart collectors. It was first produced by the US Mint in 1878 and ran until 1904. Its last production date was in 1921. This coin is one of the remaining Morgan Silver Dollars in the world. Today, BGASC is excited to present the 1921 Morga...Read More
Morgan Silver Dollar Coin (1878-1904, VG-VF)
Before the arrival of the American Eagle coin, the Morgan Silver Dollar Coin was one of the US Mint’s most iconic and popular coins of its time. It featured an exquisite obverse design of Lady Liberty. Today, BGASC is excited to present to you the Morgan Silver Dollar Coin ranging from the year 1878 to 1904! Coin Highlights: This product arrives in protective plastic flips! Contains 7734. Troy oz of 999 pure silver. This product...Read More
Morgan Dollar Silver Coin 1921, AU
Silver coins are a strong addition to portfolios of precious metals. They are flexible hard assets that come in a variety of sizes and designs that meet the needs and desires of investors and collectors. From the beginning of ancient civilization, they have been an important method of accumulating wealth. The Morgan Silver Dollar coin has not been struck for nearly a century. Today, BGASC is excited to present to you the 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar...Read More
Morgan Silver Dollar Coin MS64 (1878-1904, PCGS or NGC)
Each of these Morgan Silver Dollars have been certified as genuine and graded Mint State 64 by one of the two most trusted coin grading services PCGS or NGC. Dates are selected at random from available inventory and will range from 1878-1904. Possible mints are D, O, P & S. The Morgan dollar is a United States dollar coin that was minted from 1878 to 1904, and then ...Read More
1886 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin PCGS MS64
The 1886 release of Morgan Silver Dollars at the United States Mint marked a unique three-year run in which the Carson City Mint dropped out of production of the coins. This left the Philadelphia Mint, New Orleans Mint, and San Francisco Mint to produce the coins for national use. Now, 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available to you for purchase online at BGASC in certified condition. Highlights: Coins arrive inside PCGS plastic slab...Read More
Morgan Silver Dollar Coin MS65 1878-1904, PCGS or NGC
The first release of the Morgan Dollar Silver came in 1878 and replaced the Seated Liberty Dollar after a five-year hiatus in silver dollar coining in the United States. The Morgan Dollar would go on to enjoy annual production through the final three decades of the 19th century and take US silver dollars into the 20th century. Provident Metals now has Morgan Dollar Silver ...Read More
1885-O Morgan Silver Dollar Coin PCGS MS65
In 1885, the New Orleans Mint experienced a period of robust production for the Morgan Silver Dollar. These stunning coins were minted annually from 1879 to 1904, and the 1885 Morgan Dollar was among the massive volumes issued by New Orleans. Now, you have the opportunity to purchase certified 1885-O Morgan Silver Dollar Coins online at BGASC. Highlights: Each coin is packaged in PCGS plastic slabs! This marks the 8th year of availabil...Read More
2024-S Reverse Proof Morgan & Peace Silver Dollar 2-Coin Set (Box + CoA)
In 2021, the United States Mint brought back two of the nation’s most iconic silver dollars to celebrate their centennial anniversaries. The Morgan Silver Dollar and Peace Silver Dollar were crucial to US currency for more than 50 years. The Morgan Dollar was struck from 1878-1904, with one final mintage in 1921, while the Peace Dollar circulated from 1921-1928 and again...Read More
Morgan Silver Dollars at BGASC
Silver Dollars have a history that dates back to the early 1800s. There have been several unique designs featured on this US Mint staple, but often regarded as one of the most stunning pieces of coinage ever produced, is the Morgan Silver Dollar. Learn more about Morgan Silver Dollars at BGASC, right here.
Background of the Morgan Silver Dollar
The Silver Dollar was first minted in 1804, however, it wasn’t regularly struck until 1836 when the US Mint increased their overall silver content in coinage to 90%. The Seated Liberty design of Christian Gobrecht was used from 1836 to 1873.
The Coinage Act of 1873 ended the free coining of silver and ultimately ended the production of the Seated Liberty design. This, followed by the Bland-Allison Act, made way for the Morgan Silver Dollar to debut in 1878.
The director of the US Mint, Henry Richard Linderman, asked both the Chief Engraver, Charles Barber, and George T. Morgan to create an obverse and reverse design for the new Silver Dollar. He instructed that the reverse needed to have an eagle with outstretched wings, while the obverse needed to show Lady Liberty. Ultimately, the design of George T. Morgan was selected.
Named after the designer, the Morgan Silver Dollar was struck annually from 1878 to 1904. It made a one-year return in 1921 but wouldn’t be seen again until a century later when the US Mint produced a limited number of collectible coins featuring the Morgan design.
Morgan Silver Dollar Design
- Obverse: Morgan used the likeness of a Philadelphia school teacher, Anna Williams, to create this left-profile relief image of Lady Liberty. She’s seen surrounded by 13 stars which represents the 13 original colonies. Inscriptions read “E Pluribus Unum” while the year of issue is displayed at the bottom.
- Reverse: A heraldic eagle is displayed on the reverse. The eagle is in front-facing relief with a shield on its chest. The eagle is also clutching a bundle of arroans and an olive branch in its talons. Inscriptions include “One Dollar,” “In God We Trust,” and “United States of America.”
Mintage Totals
Morgan Silver Dollars were struck from 1878 to 1921. A total of 5 US Mint branches struck 656,843,390 of these coins.
- Philadelphia Mint: 305,446,347 (1878-1921)
- New Orleans Mint: 186,097,629 (1879-1904)
- San Francisco Mint: 131,188,373 (1878-1921)
- Denver Mint: 20,345,000 (1921)
- Carson City Mint: 13,766,041 (1878-1885, 1889-1893)
Certified Morgan Silver Dollars
With Morgan Silver Dollars encapsulating many years, one popular option is to look for Certified Morgan Silver Dollars. A Certified Silver Coin is a coin that is graded by a coin-grading provider, such as the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).
While coins are graded on a 1-70 scale, known as the Sheldon Scale, you’ll notice a lot of Morgan Silver Dollars will be graded in the mid to lower 60s, sometimes even lower. The age and the normal wear and tear of these coins make it nearly impossible to get a grade of 70.
Purchasing Morgan Silver Dollars at BGASC
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