1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS65 Green Label

Why order this Morgan 1879-S Silver Dollar?

The Morgan Silver Dollar is unique among American coins in that it has established itself as a piece of Americana. Often collected even by those who don't collect any other coins, it helped the United States to form a unique, common identity in the wake of the Civil War. This piece comes from just the second year of the series. This coin was awarded NGC's prestigious Green Label which was the result of a collaboration between the grading company and Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA), one of the leading numismatic distributors in the United States.

• This piece was $1 U.S. legal tender.
• This piece was struck from .7734 oz of .900 fine silver.
• This piece bears the "S" mint mark of the San Francisco Mint.
• This coin was part of a mintage of 9,110,000 pieces.
• The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most popular historic American coins.
• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Mint State 65.
• NGC provided the grade on its prestigious Green Label.

Featuring the Classic Liberty Design of George T. Morgan

Both faces of this coin bear designs by George T. Morgan. Obverse: On the obverse is a left-side portrait of Liberty. She wears a ribbon that bears an inscription of her name, a Phrygian cap, and a crown made from one Southern crop, cotton, and one Northern one, wheat. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "1879" are inscribed along the rim, where they are joined by thirteen stars.

Reverse: An open wreath partially encircles an eagle, which holds arrows and an olive branch, on the reverse. The national motto, "IN GOD WE TRUST," is inscribed between the eagle's wings. Along the rim are inscriptions of the name of the issuing country, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and the coin's face value, "ONE DOLLAR."

Beautifully Preserved MS65 with Green Label

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) certified that this coin is in Mint State 65 condition and awarded it their exciting Green Label. The presence of the Green Label indicates that prior to being submitted to NGC for grading, this coin was hand-selected by RARCOA along a strict set of guidelines that evaluates coins for elements like outstanding eye-appeal, razor-sharp strike, booming luster, or attractive toning. Only coins that undergo RARCOA's scrutiny in addition to NGC's certification and authentication process will qualify for the Green Label.

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Don't miss your chance to own this 1879-S Silver Morgan Dollar.