The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most significant, historic American coins. Introduced in 1878, the Morgan Silver Dollar represented a return to silver dollar coining in the US after a brief hiatus. The design for the coin was created by a British man named George T. Morgan who had come to the US from the Royal Mint in Britain on a trial basis. Right now, Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives inside of a protective plastic slab courtesy of the NGC or PCGS!
- Struck from 1878 to 1904!
- Contains .77344 Troy oz of actual silver content.
- Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Issued a Grade of Mint State 66 by the Professional Coin Grading Service or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- Obverse features the effigy of Liberty.
- Reverse includes the American bald eagle.
Each of the Morgan Silver Dollar Coins offered by JM Bullion in this product listing is available to you in Mint State 66 condition from either the PCGS or NGC. Coins in Mint State 66 condition are five grades below the perfect grade of 70 on the Sheldon numeric scale. A coin with an MS66 certification has minimal, but apparent, detracting marks or hairlines.
The Morgan Silver Dollar debuted in 1878 with a design from George T. Morgan. At the time of its introduction, the Morgan Silver Dollar represented a return to silver dollar coining in the United States after it was halted in 1873. The Bland-Allison Act of 1873 brought an end to the free coining of silver in the US at the United States Mint, and a subsequent stop to silver dollars altogether.
On the obverse of the Morgan Silver Dollar is the left-profile portrait of Liberty. This design of Liberty that was created by Morgan is said to reflect the figure of Anna Willess Williams, who sat through numerous sessions with Morgan to complete the portrait of Liberty. Included on this face is the year of issue and the word “Liberty.”
The reverse of all Morgan Silver Dollar coins includes a design of the bald eagle also created by Morgan. The eagle is similar to the heraldic eagle, but lacks the shield commonly used in that design. Included in this design of the eagle is a bird with wings spread wide as it clutches the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace.
In this product listing, JM Bullion guarantees you a Mint State 66 condition Morgan Silver Dollar. We cannot reserve a coin based on the certification house, PCGS or NGC, and cannot promise a particular year of issue. The coins will come from the original issue selection from 1878 to 1904. The coin you receive will be based on availability in our warehouse when your order is fulfilled for shipping.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact JM Bullion. You can contact us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or email us directly.