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United States 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar

Morgan dollar production continued at its Congressionally mandated pace in 1887, despite the fact that even 10 years into the series’ run it had failed to gain a meaningful place as a circulating coin for most Americans. The 1887 Morgan dollar, known more officially as the Liberty Head dollar, is a silver coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia …

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2021 Morgan Peace Silver Dollars

Collecting 1921 Morgan and Peace Dollars

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the last Morgan Silver Dollar and the first Peace Silver Dollar. The 1921 Morgan and Peace Dollars are also front and center this year as the US Mint has announced 2021 examples of both issues to commemorate the centennial.

1887 $1 Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS62 McClaren Collection

How To Grade Morgan Dollars: A Visual Guide

For the past 50 years or so, one of the most popular series among U.S. numismatists has been the Morgan silver dollar. Struck between 1878 and 1904 (with a final issue in 1921), Morgan dollars have achieved their popularity due to their large size, attractive design, and widespread availability in Mint State grades at relatively low cost (for common dates).

1878 Morgan Silver Dollar

It Is Easy To Collect Very Fine Grade Morgan Dollars

An 1889-CC Morgan Dollar Graded NGC VF25. Images courtesy of Heritage Auctions, Ha.com. As Mint State Morgan silver dollars are extensively advertised and gem-quality better date Morgans realize astounding prices in major auctions, collectors forget that Very Fine grade Morgans have much detail and are often very desirable coins. Editorial Featured U.S. Coins This article originally appeared in …

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