Lot 174
1883-1884 Morgan Silver Dollars
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $190
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: 400-1,000
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1883-1884
Mint: Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Total: 160.2 Grams
Additional Description: The Morgan Silver Dollars of 1883 and 1884 mark a period of both continuity and quiet evolution in the series. By these years, the Mint had settled into a more consistent production rhythm, and the striking quality of the coins reflects this stability, with Liberty’s hair and coronet sharply defined and the eagle on the reverse exhibiting clean, confident lines. George T. Morgan’s design had matured into a standard of American numismatic artistry, combining classical elegance with a distinctly national character.
Minting during 1883 and 1884 took place at several facilities, including Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco, each leaving subtle hallmarks of its origin. Though mintages were substantial, coins in exceptional condition remain notable for their crisp detail and balanced composition. These dollars not only served as currency but also as emblems of a nation increasingly defined by commerce, westward expansion, and a developing industrial identity. Holding an 1883 or 1884 Morgan is to touch a piece of that era, where artistry and history converge in silver.
Lot details
- Lot
- 174
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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