1897-S US Morgan Silver Dollar Coin
Own a genuine piece of American Wild West history with this 1897-S Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the historic San Francisco Mint. Minted during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, this classic 90% silver coin likely circulated through bustling Pacific Coast ports, frontier saloons, and rail depots as prospectors flooded north seeking their fortunes. Featuring George T. Morgan’s iconic portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a majestic heraldic eagle on the reverse, this San Francisco issue boasts crisp, well-preserved details and authentic vintage character. Whether you are filling a key album slot, investing in tangible 90% U.S. silver, or adding a storied 19th-century collectible to your portfolio, this tested and guaranteed 1897-S Morgan Dollar is an essential acquisition for any serious collector or stacker.
Country: United States (US)
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: $1 (One Dollar)
Mintage: 5,825,000
Weight: 26.73 grams / 0.9429 oz / 0.8594 Troy oz (Actual Total Weight) | 24.06 grams / 0.8486 oz / 0.7734 Troy oz (Actual Silver Weight)
Dimensions: 38.10 mm diameter, 2.40 mm thickness (Unknown exact thickness without calipers; standard is 2.40 mm)
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: "E · PLURIBUS · UNUM", "LIBERTY", "1897" (with 13 stars) | Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "In God we trust", "ONE DOLLAR", "S" mint mark (below bow, above "DO" in DOLLAR) | Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: 1897-S Standard Business Strike (San Francisco Mint; not a rare VAM variety visible from standard photos)
Coin Designer and Design: George T. Morgan; Obverse features a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with cotton and wheat; Reverse features a bald eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and three arrows within a wreath.
Condition - Circulated, approximately VF-30 to XF-40 based on visible wear on high points of Liberty’s hair and cheek as well as moderate flattening of eagle breast and wing feathers while major details and lettering remain clear - See Pictures
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Actual Coin/Bullion - The coin/bullion pictured is the actual coin/bullion you will receive.
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