Step back in time to the height of the American Gilded Age with this breathtaking 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Struck at the legendary San Francisco Mint, this coin likely spent decades resting quietly inside canvas bags secured deep within the United States Treasury vaults, perfectly preserving its magnificent details away from public circulation. It brings the rich lore of old-west boomtowns, transcontinental railroads, and frontier history right to the palm of your hand. Boasting an exceptionally strong strike, a radiant luster, and pristine surfaces characteristic of the finest San Francisco mintages, this iconic piece is an absolute cornerstone for any serious collector or precious metals investor. Don't let this beautifully preserved relic of American heritage slip away—add this historic showpiece to your collection today at Gold & Silver Assay.
Country: United States
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: One Dollar ($1 USD)
Mintage: 12,760,000
Weight:
Actual piece weight: 26.73 grams / 0.9429 oz / 0.8594 Troy oz
Pure silver weight: 24.05 grams / 0.8485 oz / 0.7734 Troy oz
Dimensions: Diameter: 38.10 mm, Thickness: 3.10 mm
Lettering and Edging:
Obverse: E • PLURIBUS • UNUM • / LIBERTY / 1881
Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / IN GOD WE TRUST / ONE DOLLAR / S
Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: Regular Strike
Coin Designer and Design: George T. Morgan. The obverse features a left-facing profile portrait of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton blossoms. The reverse portrays a heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, encircled by a laurel wreath.
Condition - Circulated (XF to AU with remaining hair and feather detail, light high-point wear, original surfaces and attractive natural toning) - See Pictures
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