1893-S Morgan Silver Dollar Tribute Proof Clad – Get One For Your Collection
It is generally known among Morgan silver dollar collectors, that the San Francisco mint produced the highest quality strikes, as well as the best luster finishing of all of the US mints. Sadly, this mint closed in 1900, and it was rare indeed to find a Morgan dollar minted of that high quality luster and striking.
The old San Francisco mint had a very special minting technique that was lacking at the other mints, and was able to produce Morgan dollars with a much higher detail and luster that they were known for. The first coin struck there was the 1878-S Morgan dollar and this series was continued through the 1882-S dollar. These classic coins are in Fine or better condition, and contain 371.25 grams of pure silver, and over the years have maintained their legendary beauty.
With the exception of Proof coins and a few very special strikings, most of the Morgan silver dollars having the business strike are not very rare. There are several dates, however, that were graded at MS-65 and higher, and are definitely the "exception to the rule". An 1893-S Morgan dollar sold for $414,000 in 2001, and a few years later in 2008, another 1893-S, graded at MS-67 sold for in excess of $1,000,000!
Prior to the sale of this exquisite coin, it is believed that it was "dipped" to remove some of the particles that had adhered to the coin over the years, and also to remove some of the toning. This is a dangerous process at best, especially on a coin with this value. If the acidic solution is too strong or if the coin is kept in too long, chemical reaction can occur which will affect the coin. Two professional and well known coin graders stated that after this dipping process, they would not consider this coin to still be a MS-67 grade. Not a good thing!
This coin that we display in this post is a tribute proof clad, which is a copy and and commemorates the minting of the original 1893-S coin. For that reason, it sells for a very low price and does not contain the amount of silver as in the original coin. You can get one at our Gov Mint website
Three Stunning Morgan Silver Dollars For Sale That Survived The Great Earthquake
Back in the days of the old wild west, the San Francisco mint was famous for, as well as an important source of silver coins. The most popular coins that were minted here were the very popular Morgan silver dollars. The sheer weight and the bulk of the Morgan dollar coin, plus their .900 purity, bestowed on them much more respect that the paper dollar bills.
Way back in 1852, Congress authorized the construction of the San Francisco mint, and they officially opened in 1854. Twenty years later, in 1874, the famous mint moved into their new quarters in the center of San Francisco. This new building earned the name of "Granite Lady", mainly because it was constructed of granite. That nickname became even more true when a devastating earthquake struck the city in 1906, and the very next day the San Francisco mint was the only institution that opened for business as usual.
Today, the Morgan silver dollar with the famous "S" mint mark, is highly sought after by collectors because they are thought to be the most beautiful of all silver dollars, due primarily to the skilled artistry in the engraving of these special coins.
We have a special offer for you today - an 1879-S Morgan silver dollar - an 1882-S Morgan silver dollar - and an 1890-S Morgan silver dollar. Each coin is in an absolutely stunning Brilliant Uncirculated Condition. These three very special coins are on sale and you must see them to appreciate what they are and what they stand for. See these coins at GovMint.com! Click here!
The 1879-O And 1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar Coins – The First And Last of “The Big Easy’s” Cultural Legacy!
Now you can own a Morgan Silver Dollar, minted from the very first and very last year at the New Orleans Mint, with this fantastic set! “The Big Easy” is the home of Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, soothing, yet exciting jazz and tasty jambalaya and has always been fascinating and colorful and an international port of call. In fact, the Mint itself, which opened in 1838, is located right on the edge of the illustrious French Quarter. President Andrew Jackson urged for the founding of the new mint to incite expansion into the West and to satisfy the needs of the thriving Southern States. These lustrous, over a century old Morgan Dollars are treasured for their hefty weight, size and 90% silver content and are one of the most popular coins today.
The noteworthy New Orleans Mint struck its first Morgan Silver Dollar, named for its designer, George T. Morgan, in 1879 and its last in 1904. There is a great demand for Morgans with the “O” mint mark because many were destroyed in silver melts or damaged in circulation. The 1879-O Morgan is in Extremely Fine condition and the 1904-O coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. To have both the beginning and the ending production dates for these remarkable and dazzling Morgan Silver Dollar coins would be a coup for any collector! Get yours now at GovMint.com! Click here!
The 1878 Seven Over Eight Tail Feather Morgan Silver Dollar: A Prize for Any Collection!
Since the cessation in production of the Seated Liberty Dollar in 1873, due to the Mint Act, the spectacular Morgan Silver Dollars, minted in 1878, were the first dollars issued for American commercial use. The Trade Dollar was minted during this time, but was earmarked solely for trade in the Orient. Morgan Dollars were struck from 1878 through 1904 and then debuted one last time in 1921. Five United States Mints produced Morgans from 1878-1921: Philadelphia, San Francisco, Carson City, New Orleans and Denver. These striking Morgan Silver Dollars were so named after their designer, George T. Morgan, the assistant engraver at the Philadelphia Mint.
Anna Willess Williams, an art student and schoolteacher, was the model for Miss Liberty on the obverse of the coin. Morgan later said that she had an almost perfect profile. The American Bald Eagle, on the reverse of the Morgan Dollar, was a matter of contention, however. On all previous United States coins, the eagle had an uneven number of tail feathers, but George Morgan’s eagle had eight! Due to heavy insistence from the public, the United States Mint made the decision to change the number of tail feathers from eight to seven.
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