Morgan silver dollar the basics and what you should know. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of. Morgan silver dollar coins 18781921 morgan silver dollar. Whenever the classic coins of the united states are ranked for popularity, the famous morgan silver dollar rises to the top of the list. Furthermore, dates were struck below the bust of liberty and mint marks when present are below the wreath on the reverse. A brief history of the guide book of morgan silver dollars coinweek. The coins are in order of year from the oldest to the newest and even includes the ones minted in 1921. With coin books, you can discover a wealth of information behind your favorite issues. Arguably the most coveted and collected vintage united states silver coin of all time, morgan silver dollars are always in demand. Hundreds of thousands of these coins were melted down, but a surprisingly large number of morgans still exist and can be found in uncirculated condition. Morgan silver dollars are one of the most popular series of united states coins. Morgan silver dollar coin mintage how many were made.
There are also a few select morgan dollar coins that are worth a lot of money. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Morgan dollar popular coin with collectors by william t. These silver dollar coins are sold as singles, rolls or bags. Differences between morgan dollars and peace dollars the morgan dollars and peace dollars both played an important role in american coinage. Choose the coin collecting books for your favorite series today. Links to us coins for sale with coin prices, coin mintages, us coin sizes and us coin grading. The keys to successful coin collecting are date, mintmark, condition and rarity. The asking price of a morgan silver dollar is something that cannot be so easily determined unless. A guide book of morgan silver dollars littleton coin company. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database.
In 1921, additional morgan dollars were struck to build up the reserve of coins needed to back paper silver certificates. The coin was minted by the united states mint from 18781904 and then again in. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location. More than ever, most of these silver dollar coins get. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Buy products related to us dollar coin products and see what customers say. Hands down, the most popular coin book on the market is an annual. In this environment, the leftover dollars sold quickly, with the final sale drawing to a close in july, 1980. Americas love affair with a legendary coin, featuring the. Remember that coin grading is the expression of an opinion that describes the condition of an individual coin that most dealers and collectors would agree with. Buy morgan silver dollars goodvery good condition online securely with golden eagle coins. The morgan dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921.
Jun 08, 2018 morgan silver dollars, minted between 1878 and 1921, is by far the most widely collected and traded numismatic coin in the world. In this second edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian q. The most collected silver coin series of all american coins. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. The big morgan silver dollar price list was created by and details all the morgan silver dollars minted. Order the dates you need at the price that works for you. It was struck with silver from the comstock lode in nevada the most famous and most successful silver strike in american history, and it was respected everywhere because of its large size and large amount. Morgan varieties proof coin collection, a firstever exclusive presentation from the bradford exchange mint. The coin was minted by the united states mint from 18781904 and then again in 1921. One of the most popular silver coins of all time, this large dollar coin features the. Library of coins liberty head morgan silver dollar book album.
Consult with one of our specialists for help on an order, finding an item, returns, selling your collection and more. The fifth edition includes a history of the silver dollar dating back to the 1790s, and chapters on the morgan dollars design, its minting process, the five mints that struck the coin from 1878 to 1921, and treasury hoards and other accumulations. Get the best deals on morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars. A guide book of morgan silver dollars official red book the top 100 morgan dollar varieties. The morgan dollar is a coin of historical significance and considered a work of art. Its the most valuable of the silver coins the united states has minted in the late 1800s and early 1900s partly because of its. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Here, youll find a wide variety of coin collecting books to help you get the most enjoyment out of your collection. Its the most valuable of the silver coins the united states has minted in the late 1800s and early 1900s partly because of its size, and silver content. Morgan silver dollar price list updated 2020 coin values. Get the best deals on morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921 when you shop the largest online selection at. Morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921 for.
More than ever, most of these silver dollar coins get traded at higher price premiums above their silver melt value due to their rarity and demand. Morgan dollars 18781921 price guide and values ngc. The mint did not produce all coins at all mints in all years. No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of the united states. A coin with a fragment of metal missing or peeled off the coins surface. Lamination errors may be missing or attached to the coins surface. Theirbig, heavy and beautiful design make them attractive to coin collectors around the world. It wasnt until the mid1970s that morgan silver dollars became extremely popular with coin collectors. Caused by dirt or gas trapped in the strip as it is rolled out to the prescribed thickness.
The morgan silver dollar series has seen more than its share of keydate issues and exciting, soughtafter varieties. The morgan dollar was the first standard silver dollar minted. Ngcs coin price guide for morgan dollars 1878 1921. Heralded as boasting the best of all the silver dollar designs, the morgan was an immediate hit with us citizens when it was released back in 1878. Welcome to the first page of tables for morgan silver dollar values. Morgan dollars 18831885 new orleans mint 3pc set ngc ms63. Morgan dollars 18831885 new orleans mint 3pc set ngc. This story, unknown to collectors till now, is remarkable and is worth the price of the book. Morgan, for whom the coin was colloquially renamed by numismatists and others involved with the coin hobby. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the seated liberty dollar, ceased due to the passage of the coinage act of 1873, which also ended the free coining of silver. Morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921 for sale. Morgan silver dollars good very good golden eagle coins. Use a web site such as to find the current price of silver in us dollars per troy ounce, then multiply that price by 0.
Top 10 low mintage morgan dollar coins worth money youtube. Value of morgan silver dollar coins sell rare coins. Remember that coin grading is the expression of an opinion that describes. The morgan silver dollar is one of the most popular and most beautiful of all classic united states coins. Philadelphia no mint mark, carson city nevada cc, new orleans o, denver d and san francisco s. Morgan silver dollars us coins currency new york coin. Grading morgan dollars 18781904 and 1921 is a skill that takes even the most experienced coin collector years to perfect.
David bowers is invaluable for the morgan dollar collector. Aug 17, 2017 the morgan dollar is a big coin with a big history. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. At that time, silver bullion prices were rapidly rising. Morgan silver dollars 18781921 littleton coin company. Differences between morgan dollars and peace dollars apmex. David bowers offers an engaging portrait of the countrys most popular classic coin. In this 6th edition, bowers, a numismatic historian, tells you what to look for, how to grade, tips for. It is easy to buy morgan silver dollar coins here at sd bullion. Hundreds of thousands of these coins were melted down, but a surprisingly large number.
The united states treasury melted approximately 270 million silver dollars in 1918 to loan the metal to great britain. A full background of the making of this coin is given, with datebydate analyses. A guide book of morgan silver dollars, 5th edition. When it comes to the morgan silver dollar, these coins have not been on the us mints production lines for nearly 100. Gibbs coin world staff for decades the morgan dollar has ranked at the top u. You will find data on past and present morgan dollar values. Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver dollar was in circulation longer than any other. Find the current morgan dollar values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. The long morgan dollar series, so popular with collectors, is covered in great detail. Morgan silver dollars, minted between 1878 and 1921, is by far the most widely collected and traded numismatic coin in the world. Theres a lot to learn about them, and while this video doesnt have everything i hope it helps you in your pursuit of knowledge. Morgan silver dollars minted 1878 to 1921 the morgan silver dollar, first issued in. Morgan silver dollars were minted between 1878 and 1904, and again during the year 1921. Morgan dollars are part of americana, born in the wild west.
The morgan dollar is a big coin with a big history. Silver morgan dollars are still one of the most popular u. The 1887o morgan dollar, known more officially as the liberty head dollar, is a silver coin that was struck at the new orleans branch of the united states mint. From 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921, morgan dollars were minted in philadelphia, san francisco, new orleans, carson city, and denver. To figure the value of a us morgan silver dollar, start with its basic silver value. Price movements from 1950 to the present for individual dates in this popular collector series are reported. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. The morgan dollar ceased production in 1904 when the supply of silver authorized by congress ran out. The birth of americas beautiful morgan dollar minted from 18781904, and once again in 1921, the morgan silver dollar is one of americas most popular collectible coins. The morgan silver dollars represent the best in silver coin manufacturing at its time.
Apr 26, 2019 morgan silver dollar are some of the most popular coins in the us mints history. Morgan silver dollar are some of the most popular coins in the us mints history. Morgan silver dollar book in morgan dollars 18781921. Coin collecting strategies morgan silver dollars part i. The united states mint produced the morgan silver dollar at five different mints.
Morgan s design featured a profiled bust of liberty on the obverse and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the seated liberty dollar. Minted 18781904, 1921 this data was updated as of 2020. The dollar coin is a united states coin with a face value of one united states dollar. United states rare coin and currency 44 upstate coin and gold 33 usa coin book 117 valley. Price movements from 1950 to the present for individual dates in this popular. The united states treasury melted approximately 270 million silver dollars in 1918 to loan the metal to. Americans love to collect the big morgan silver dollar. This coin is particularly popular because of its design, place in history and culture when the u. First minted in 1878, it was a coin that was connected with the wild west. Acquire the rarest morgan silver dollar variations with the greatest u. Morgan dollars, officially known as liberty head dollars, are among the most popular united states coins.
How to grade morgan dollars guide with photo examples. Use a web site such as to find the current price of. Richly plated in genuine silver with numismatic proof quality, each silver dollar magnificently recaptures each coveted variations subtle details even the rarest. Morgan dollars 1878 1904 ngc sets silver dollars 1878 1935 vam varieties. Morgan silver dollar coins are a favorite large 90% silver coin among silver buyers. These famous silver dollars were struck from 1878 through 1904 and once more in 1921.
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