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Coins of the Realm Auction 50
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Feb 25, 2024 at 5 PM GMT
Size
Specifications: Mintage 8,636,000, Diameter 38.1mm, Weight 26.73g & (.900) Silver
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 symbolises peace and readiness for war. Beneath the eagle a laurel wreath and a 'M' for the designer. NGC Price Guide Value 240 dollars.
Condition
Graded by NGC MS65 - Population 8,129/ 1064 Graded Higher.
Signature
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