Lot 221
1878 USA SAN FRANCISCO MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS65 PL
Sold
£335
Est.
£340 - £400
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 25
Live bidding began May 1, 2022 at 2 PM BST
Size
Specifications: Diameter 38.1mm, Weight 26.73g, (.900) Silver & Mintage 9,774,000
Category
Description
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. Obverse: Liberty head facing left, date below, legend E. PLURIEUS. UNUM translated 'out of many, one' : motto of the U.S., appearing on most U.S. currency and on the Great Seal of the United States. There are 13 stars below Liberty's head 7 to the left of the date and 6 to the right. The Morgan dollar designer's initial, a single M, is at the base of Liberty's neck. The Reverse: 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 as peace and readiness for war. Beneath the eagle a laurel wreath, 'S' for the designer and below 'S' for San Francisco Mint. The Coin graded by PCGS MS65 Proof Like has a certificate number 32663380.
Condition
Graded by PCGS MS65 PROOF-LIKE / Population 164 Equal , 28 Higher
Signature
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