Gorgeous 1896 Morgan Silver Dollar In AU Condition From The Famous Philadelphia Mint!
Morgan silver dollars are U.S. coins, which were minted from 1878 to 1904, with an additional minting in 1921. The reason for the stoppage in 1904 was that the supply of dollars in circulation was high, but there was an absence of silver bullion. The Pittman Act in 1918 called for over 270 million coins to be melted for their 90% silver content. After the last minting year of 1921, the Morgan Silver Dollar was replaced with the Peace Dollar commemorative that would become standard issue. These dazzling “cartwheels” got their name from George T. Morgan, their designer. Morgan’s initials appear near the lovely Lady Liberty’s neck on the obverse of the coin. Five United States Mints struck Morgan dollars, but the main mint in Philadelphia prepared the obverse and reverse dies.
The stunning 1896-P Morgan Silver Dollar shown here was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and is in Almost Uncirculated condition. You may see coins that were minted at Philadelphia referred to as 1896-P, for example, but in actuality, Morgans from this Mint have no mint mark. The total mintage for circulation for the Philadelphia Mint in 1896 was 9,976,000. It does boggle the mind that one Mint produced all those Morgans, but you must take into account that so many were melted down. Plus, you can’t ignore the fabulous condition of this Morgan dollar. This 1896 Morgan silver dollar has a brilliant luster and the detailing of Lady Liberty and the bald eagle on the reverse remains strong and well-defined. The rims of this silver dollar are still full. The age, quality and beauty of this 1896 Morgan silver dollar make it a worthwhile purchase and an asset to any collection!
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 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.
Create Your Morgan Silver Dollar Dream Series – 10 or 20 Remarkable Piece Set!
What a fantastic way to begin your very own Morgan silver dollar collection than with a ten-piece or twenty-piece set! Every exquisite coin in your set will have a different date. The spectacular Morgan dollar, named for its designer, George T. Morgan, was first struck in Philadelphia in 1878. It was minted up until 1904 and then made a return engagement in 1921. Both exceptional sets being offered will definitely include an 1878 Morgan (P or S mint) and one 1921 (P, D or S mint).
Mint marks from the following Mints may be included in your collection: Philadelphia, San Francisco, Denver and New Orleans. These coins are a stand-alone art form containing 90% pure silver. All of the magnificent Morgans in your set have been meticulously encased for their preservation and are in hard-to-find, Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Morgan dollars were the favorite coins of the courageous men and women who settled the frontier and also of the outlaws who left a different kind of legacy. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by to receive one of these truly eye-catching sets! Start a collection now at GovMint.com! Click here!
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