The Impressive 1883 CC Silver Dollar and The 1884 CC Morgan Silver Dollar Occupy A Special Place In U.S. History!
The journey of this 1883 cc silver dollar and the 1884 cc Morgan silver dollar began with prospectors searching and searching the mountains in Nevada and finding mineable amounts of silver. As a result, Virginia City sprang up and more prospectors flocked to the area. There were hints of the mother lode of silver, so in the 1850’s, the prospectors went on another search and found a small vein of silver. As they mined deeper, they discovered the vein to be as large as the mountain itself. This find was named the Comstock Lode and produced as much as $8,000,000 worth of silver each month. This actually ended up driving down the silver prices around the world. There was also a policy of Free Coinage of Silver, which allowed any citizen to bring as much silver as they wanted, to the Mint and the government had to strike the silver into coins.
There were many in Congress who wanted to put a halt to the Free Coinage, but Congress ended up passing higher tariffs and a law that would force the Mint to produce millions of silver dollars each month. To comply with this new law, the Carson City Mint was built in 1878, which was a hop, skip and a jump away from the silver mines and a new silver dollar was designed and produced—the 1883 cc silver dollar and the 1884 cc Morgan silver dollar. However, the Carson Mint was small and did not produce large numbers of silver dollars. Eventually, the amount of silver from the Comstock Lode slowed down to a minimum and negated the need for a Mint in the area. In 1893 the Carson City Mint closed its doors for good.
All the Carson City Mint Morgan dollars are highly collectible, due to the low mintage numbers and the distinct “cc” mint mark—the only double letter mint mark of its kind in America’s history. This mark can be found beneath the eagle, on the reverse of the coin. The spectacular 1883 cc silver dollar and the 1884 cc Morgan silver dollar are superbly-struck in .900 fine silver, with remarkable luster. What makes these two coins even rarer is that they are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Many of the Morgan dollars from the Carson City Mint were immediately released into circulation and 90% to 95%, of all Morgan dollars minted, were melted down, due to the Pittman Act of WW1. What a wild and illustrious history the rare 1883 cc silver dollar and the 1884 cc Morgan silver dollar share, bearing breathtaking detail and design, sure to enhance any investment portfolio or collection!
To Coin A Phrase…Of The Morgan Dollars For Sale, This 1900 Silver Dollar Is Purely Dazzling!
Talk about a real Cinderella story! It wasn’t until the 1960’s that the Morgan silver dollar, which prior to this date, was mostly ignored by the public, gradually became one of the most coveted and sought after of all the United States coins. In the autumn of 1962, there was a world-wide increase in the price of silver and a good many silver certificates were redeemed for Morgan dollars and the demand for them was very intense. Dealers, collectors and investors alike were scooping up all the Morgan dollars for sale that they were able. By March of 1964, the vaults of the Treasury were all but exhausted, with the exception of only 2.9 million Morgans, primarily exhibiting the scarce Carson City mint mark. These coins were sold by the General Services Administration, in a series of mail-bid sales from 1972 until 1980, making a large profit.
The year is 1900, with such exciting events such as: the United States and the United Kingdom signed a treaty for the Panama Canal, the first electric bus became operational in New York City and Hawaii officially became a U.S. territory. Also at that time, most Americans would rather use paper currency in place of those large, heavy silver Morgan dollars, which meant that many of these coins landed right in the Treasury Department’s vaults.
The 1900 silver dollar being offered today was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, which is the main mint that prepared the obverse and the reverse dies. Coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint do not actually have a mint mark, thus, when used, the “P” is for identification purposes only, in order to differentiate between the other Mints. This lustrous Morgan silver dollar has been graded as a Mint State 64, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition, by a third-party grading service and is an absolutely beautiful example of the Morgan dollars for sale. This turn of the century Morgan was struck in .900 pure silver, with an impressive diameter of 38.1. Exceptional in design and steeped in historical significance, this outstanding 1900-P Morgan silver dollar would not only be a wise investment, but also an asset to any collection!
Spectacularly Rainbow-Toned 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar In AU Condition!
Silver and Morgan silver dollars are words that work a bit of magic, if you will, on collectors and anyone who has had the pleasure of holding these large, glistening, ninety-percent silver coins in their hands. The Morgan Silver Dollar was minted in the U.S from 1878 – 1904, with an additional minting in 1921. The Philadelphia Mint, established in 1792, exemplifies the history of the United States. Thomas Jefferson, himself, hand-delivered the Mint’s very first coin to the Father of our Country, to obtain his stamp of approval. Since Philadelphia was the only mint in the U.S. until 1838, the coins struck there carry no identifying mint mark. In 1879, approximately fifteen million Morgan silver dollars were minted in Philadelphia.
Among numismatists, the toning of a coin is nearly as controversial as grading. Toned and un-toned coins, both, have their attractions. However, the attraction of a coin that is beautifully toned is undeniable. Toning is just another way of saying tarnishing. Toning on silver is a form of corrosion and is a slower process than it is on iron or bronze. As a whole, silver coins tone more beautifully than those composed of other metals. Silver sulfide is the typical toning on silver coins and the metal that coins are alloyed with also affects toning, particularly copper. Morgan silver dollars tone more beautifully than Peace Dollars because the latter planchets were given a more concentrated acid bath at the Mint.
Now let’s talk coin grading. The abbreviation “AU” stands for Almost Uncirculated. This means that there is a small trace of wear that is visible on the highest points of the coin. The impressive 1879 (P) Morgan Silver Dollar, being offered today, was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and is in Almost Uncirculated condition. You will notice that the gorgeous rainbow toning on this superb Morgan goes from a vivid blue to purple to gold. Who could resist such dazzling colors and such a notable year? This is the year that Albert Einstein was born and when Edison invented the first electric light bulb. This magnificent, rainbow-toned 1879 (P) Morgan Silver Dollar tells the history of pioneers, mountain men and prospectors who opened up the West and the brave families who settled the open prairies! Why not start your collection of Morgan silver dollars now?
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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!
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