Diameter 38.1mm, Weight 26.73g, (.900) Silver & Mintage 495,000

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (1878-1904 /1921) George T. Morgan a former pupil of William Wyon was the designer of the Silver Morgan Dollar. His initial 'M' is found at the truncation of the neck, and it also appears on the reverse on the left-hand loop of the ribbon. The continuation of the Silver Dollar was authorised by the Bland-Allison Act on the 28th February 1878. The production conformed to the Act of January 18, 1837 and saw the wight 412-1/2 grains and fineness .900. The Carson City Mint in Nevada is often at the top of collectors lists and there are thirteen distinct issues from 1878 through to 1893. The Morgan dollar designer's initial, a single M, is at the base of Liberty's neck. Obverse: Liberty head facing left, date 8/7 VAM- is an acronym for Leroy Van Allen and A. George Mallis, authors of the precedent-setting reference book. Reverse: Of 79, Bald eagle with wings spread, above 'IN GOD WE TRUST', legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOLLAR. The eagle clenching an olive branch and 3 arrows symbolises peace and readiness for war. Beneath the eagle a laurel wreath and a 'M' for the designer. NB Please read Lot 1 for information about reserves. This Carson City Mint coin has been graded by PCGS MS63 and certificate number is 32663381.

Graded by PCGS MS63 Census/ Population 19/ Higher 45.

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