The Morgan silver dollar was designed by its namesake designer George T. Morgan. It features an obverse (“heads” side) design of Miss Liberty and reverse (“tails” side) design of an eagle. There are several die varieties to be found among the 1921 Morgan dollar coins — though many are pretty common.
Can you get Morgan silver dollars at the bank?
yes you can get silver coins from US banks for a fraction of the cost of traditional means of buying precious metal coins. Essentially, this is done by ordering a box of half dollars from the bank, hunting through them, and keeping only coins of certain years which still had silver in them.
What should I look for in a Morgan Dollar?
Summary: A high quality of mint luster completely covers the surfaces of the coin and is undisturbed. Contact marks and bag marks are few and small. The coin is well struck, and a few hairlines may be seen under a magnifying glass. Overall, the coin is brilliant and has an above average eye appeal.
Where are the mint marks on a Morgan silver dollar?
Mint Marks. The United States Mint produced the Morgan silver dollar at five different mints: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Carson City Nevada (CC), New Orleans (O), Denver (D) and San Francisco (S). The mint did not produce all coins at all mints in all years.
Who is the collector of the Morgan silver dollar?
James Bucki has over 40 years of coin collecting experience, receiving specialized training in coin grading, minting errors, and collecting techniques. Morgan silver dollars are one of the most popular series of United States coins. They are big, heavy, and beautifully designed to make them attractive to coin collectors around the world.
Is the uncirculated Morgan silver dollar worth anything?
Collectors are always ready to add a nicer condition coin to their collection. The uncirculated Morgan silver dollar pictured is an example of a highly desirable coin. Find one such as this and top dollar is routinely paid for these choice, better condition coins.
