1879 Morgan Silver Dollar PCGS MS63

Why add this 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar to your collection?

In 1879, the U.S. Mint began its second year of production of the Morgan Silver Dollar series. The series is named for its designer George T. Morgan, an assistant engraver at the time, who became the Mint's 7th Chief Engraver in 1917. The series was produced for a total of twenty-eight years, at five different Mints, resulting in a staggering ninety-six unique date and Mint mark combinations.

• This 1879 Morgan Dollar was struck from 0.7734 Troy oz. of .900 fine silver at the Philadelphia Mint.
• The coin was released in the series' second year of issue.
• The silver dollar measures 38.1 mm in diameter.
• Final mintage is recorded as 14,806,000 coins.

Magnificent Patriotic Design

Obverse: The obverse is graced with a female personification of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, a symbol for the pursuit of Liberty. An array of oak leaves, wheat grains and cotton blossoms adorn the cap, above the "LIBERTY" inscribed headband. "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "1879" and thirteen stars encircle the portrait.

Reverse: An eagle holding an olive branch and three arrows is centered on the reverse, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "ONE DOLLAR" accompany the image.

Sensational Mint State 63 Silver Dollar

This 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar coin was submitted to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) for authentication and review. For its sharp strike, outstanding amount of original Mint luster and spectacular eye appeal, the silver dollar was awarded the superb grade of Mint State 63. The coin is housed in a sonically sealed protective holder with a PCGS certification label.

This second year of issue 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint will be a treasured addition to your collection!