USA 1 dollar Morgan Dollar 1886
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Uncommon
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 110 |
| Mintage | 750,000 |
| 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
Whereas the Philadelphia Morgan issue of 1886 had a mintage approaching 20 million coins, only 750,000 silver dollars were struck that year in San Francisco. This low mintage, coupled with extensive melting of a portion of those coins, have made the 1886-S Morgan dollar much more scarce than the Philly issue of that year, especially in high grade.Read More
