USA 1 dollar Morgan Dollar 1879
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 110 |
| Mintage | 18,220,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.9 mm |
| diameter | 38.1 mm |
| weight | 26.73 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
People
Creators:
George Thomas Morgan
E PLURIBUS UNUM
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Coat of arms
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
George Thomas Morgan
IN GOD WE TRUST
ONE DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 9.1 million Morgan dollars minted at the San Francisco Mint in 1879 were of very high quality. This, paired with the large numbers which survived in Treasury vaults until the 20th century, makes this issue an attractive option for a collector looking for a high quality example of a Morgan dollar.Read More
