Comments for Rare Morgan Silver Dollars

Comment on Gorgeous 1896 Morgan Silver Dollar In AU Condition From The Famous Philadelphia Mint! by Abby

Abby — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:25:14 +0000

This 1896 dollar is awesome and one that I need for my collection. Is it safe to buy this coin online?
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Comment on Hard To Find, Exquisite 1892 In EF Morgan Silver Dollar! by jesse birsette

jesse birsette — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:29:24 +0000

hello. i am in possetion of a morgan silver dollar from 1892 and i was interested in how to find out the accualy price its worth.
Thank You

Comment on First & Last Morgan Silver Dollars by Morg

Morg — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:06:50 +0000

The 1921 silver dollar is hot coin to collect and a must have — especially the rarer types (Chapman Proof, etc). The deal you have at GovMint is fantastic.

Keep up the great work!
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Comment on 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar by James L.

James L. — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:17:44 +0000

George T. Morgan designed the Morgan Silver dollar. He developed the obverse and reverse sides on coinage, this being the separate images that appear on both sides. On the obverse side of the coin is a portrait of ‘Lady Liberty’. In fact, as the story goes, a woman by the name of Anna Williams sat for her portrait to be taken, and later gained national acclaim as ‘Miss Liberty’. Near Lady Liberty’s neck, Morgan’s monogram can be seen. The reverse side of the coin bears the likeness of eagle which is grasping olive branches and arrows in each of its feet. Olive branches denote peace, arrows war, and both combined signified a new era for the United States, one that symbolized a time and peace and military prowess.

Comment on 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar by Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:16:14 +0000

The woman was Philadelphia schoolteacher Miss Anna Willess Williams who became known as “Lady Liberty”

Comment on 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar by Paul R.

Paul R. — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:36:38 +0000

The female may be an artist’s rendering of an imaginary character meant to symbolize something profound like Liberty, or Justice, or Divine Providence. It may be Columbia, or some other lofty character. Or it may be a real woman who lived and whose image was captured and immortalized in this historic coin.

Someone said it was the “Statue of Liberty”…and I said I didn’t think so. So I ask this question here if you know the answer. Who is this woman on the Morgan Silver Dollar?