Why purchase this Mint State 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar?
The U.S. Mint's Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the icons of American coinage history. The coin was minted annually from 1878 until 1904, then for a final year in 1921, featuring imagery created by English born coin designer George T. Morgan. Struck from 0.7734 Troy oz. of .900 fine silver, this Morgan Dollar is one of the 19,963,000 produced at the Philadelphia Mint in 1886.
Classic Depiction of Lady Liberty
Lady Liberty is illustrated facing left on the obverse, wearing a headband inscribed with "LIBERTY" and a Phrygian cap adorned with sprigs of wheat, cotton and oak. The portrait is surrounded by thirteen six-pointed stars as a representation of the original colonies, "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the date of issue "1886."
The reverse features a bald eagle with outstretched wings holding an olive branch and three arrows. "IN GOD WE TRUST" is inscribed above, with a laurel wreath below. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR" encircle the image. The lack of Mint mark is confirmation of the coin's Philadelphia Mint origin.
Sensational Mint State 65
This 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review. The silver dollar possesses a sharp strike, an astounding amount of original Mint luster and exceptional eye appeal, earning the impressive grade of Mint State 65. The coin is presented in a labeled NGC protective holder.
This gorgeous 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar will make an exciting addition to your collection!
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