Why does this 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar with a NGC Green Label belong in your collection?
The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most recognized coin series in U.S. Mint history. Introduced in 1878, the series features the artistry of English immigrant George T. Morgan. Remarkably, Morgan's iconic design was originally intended for a half dollar coin.
- This 1881 dated Morgan Silver Dollar is a product of the San Francisco Mint.
- The coin is struck from 0.7734 Troy oz. of .900 fine silver, with a diameter measurement of 38.1 mm.
- Mintage is reported to be 12,760,000 coins.
- The graded coin is accompanied by the NGC's prestigious Green Label, the product of a unique collaboration between NGC and RARCOA.
Beautiful Morgan Dollar Design
Obverse: A portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap with a "LIBERTY" inscribed headband and an agriculturally themed wreath graces the obverse. The likeness is encircled by "E PLURIBUS UNUM," thirteen stars and the year of issue "1881."
Reverse: The reverse features a design representing freedom, strength, peace and victory. An eagle is depicted grasping three arrows and an olive branch, above a wreath of laurel. Inscriptions include "IN GOD WE TRUST," "ONE DOLLAR," "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the Mint mark "S."
Stunning Mint State 63 with a NGC Green Label
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) judged this 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar to be in impressive Mint State 63 condition. Expect the coin to possess exceptional eye appeal, a sharp, even strike and a substantial amount of original Mint luster. The silver dollar is encapsulated in protective holder accompanied by the NGC's Green Certification Label. This Green Label style indicates that this silver dollar not only met NGC's requirements for a Mint State 63 grade, but before being submitted to grading, it also passed the rigorous requirements of strike, luster, and eye appeal established RARCOA (Rare Coin Company of America), confirming the coin's exceptional quality.
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Make this superbly graded 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar a part of your 19th century American coinage collection today!
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