A Morgan Silver Dollar is a classic United States one-dollar coin. The U.S. Mint produced it from 1878 to 1904, again in 1921, and as a modern collectible starting in recent years. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, it features a profile of Lady Liberty on the front and an eagle on the back. [1, 2, 3]
Key Facts
Composition: Vintage coins contain 90% silver and 10% copper (about 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver).
Designer: George T. Morgan, assistant engraver for the U.S. Mint.
History: It reflects the rich silver mining era of the American Wild West and the Comstock Lode. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Value and Collecting
Melt Value: Every coin is worth at least the base market price of its silver content.
Collector Value: Rare mint marks (like Carson City "CC") or pristine, uncirculated conditions can make a coin worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Modern Reissues: The U.S. Mint occasionally releases special collector editions minted in fine 99.9% silver
A Morgan Silver Dollar is a classic United States one-dollar coin. The U.S. Mint produced it from 1878 to 1904, again in 1921, and as a modern collectible starting in recent years. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, it features a profile of Lady Liberty on the front and an eagle on the back. [1, 2, 3]
Key Facts
Composition: Vintage coins contain 90% silver and 10% copper (about 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver).
Designer: George T. Morgan, assistant engraver for the U.S. Mint.
History: It reflects the rich silver mining era of the American Wild West and the Comstock Lode. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Value and Collecting
Melt Value: Every coin is worth at least the base market price of its silver content.
Collector Value: Rare mint marks (like Carson City "CC") or pristine, uncirculated conditions can make a coin worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Modern Reissues: The U.S. Mint occasionally releases special collector editions minted in fine 99.9% silver
