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!
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.
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!
First & Last Morgan Silver Dollars
The 1921 Morgan silver dollar is the only Morgan dollar to ever be minted at a Denver Mint, but also the first silver dollar ever to be minted there, giving it exceptional significance. Since no Morgan dollars were struck after 1904 until its one-year re-occurrence in 1921, and the Denver Mint just became operational in 1906; the 1921 silver dollar is the only “D” mint mark coin in the Morgan dollar series.
Being the first and last release of this superb coin, gives it great distinction and importance. Collectors love the Lady Liberty design on the obverse of the coin and the large eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse, designed by George T. Morgan. His initial “M” is along the truncation of Miss Liberty’s neck. Each coin weighs 26.73 grams, containing .900 pure silver, and is encapsulated and certified by either NGC or PCGS authenticating services. This unusual, historical coin is a must-have for your collection! Get them from GovMint.com!
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