While MS 65 examples are scarce, they are available often enough to satisfy all but the most impatient collector. At the MS 66 level, however, the 1880 becomes a significant rarity.
NGC MS64 Certificate Number 3717814-007
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters Designer: George T. Morgan Weight: 26.73 grams
# Edge: Reeded Mintage: 12,600,000 Metal Content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Congress passed the Bland-Allison Act in 1878. The Act required the U.S. government to purchase large quantities of silver and turn it into silver dollars. Thus, the dollar denomination was restored once again in the form of the Morgan dollar. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, the Morgan dollar is one of the most popular of all American coins. It's large size, abundant supply, and pleasing appearance make it both affordable and desirable.
Morgan Dollars were struck without interruption from 1878-1904, then again in 1921. U.S. Mints that produced Morgan Dollars include Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, Denver, and Carson City. Mintmarks for all mints except Philadelphia were placed on the reverse of the coins just beneath the ribbon bow of the wreath.
Obverse Side
Liberty head designed by George T. Morgan.
Reverse Side
Eagle clasping arrows and olive branch by designer George T. Morgan
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