Lot 222
1879 USA NEW ORLEANS MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS63
Passed
Est.
£175 - £200
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 2,887,000
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. 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 symbolizes peace and readiness for war. This coin minted in New Orleans '0' below the eagle, is graded by PCGS (Early blue label) MS63. Certification number 14957490. PCGS Price guide is $425
Condition
Graded by PCGS MS62 - Early Blue Label
Signature
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Quantity
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