Lot 129
1896 Morgan Silver Dollar San Francisco
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $675
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $3,000-6,000
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1896
Mint: San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Estimated: MS
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.7 Grams
Additional Description: The 1896 Silver Morgan Dollar from the San Francisco Mint exemplifies the precision and artistry characteristic of that facility. George T. Morgan’s design depicts Liberty in profile, her hair adorned with wheat and cotton, symbols of the nation’s agricultural and industrial strengths, while the reverse features the American eagle with wings outstretched, clutching arrows and an olive branch, conveying both power and peace.
A small S mintmark beneath the wreath identifies its San Francisco origin, a mint celebrated for sharp strikes and well-defined detail. Composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the coin balances intrinsic value with refined craftsmanship, serving as tangible artifacts of American design and minting excellence at the close of the Gilded Age.
Lot details
- Lot
- 129
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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