Lot 224
1921 Morgan Silver Dollars Philadelphia
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $120
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $150-300
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1921
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade/Condition: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Total: 80.0 Grams
Additional Description: The 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar from the Philadelphia Mint marks both a revival and a culmination in the storied Morgan series. Originally struck from 1878 to 1904, the design by George T. Morgan returned briefly in 1921 to meet continued demand before being succeeded by the Peace Dollar later that year. The obverse presents Liberty in Morgan’s distinctive style, her cap adorned with wheat and cotton, a symbol of the nation’s unity and prosperity, while the reverse depicts the iconic heraldic eagle, wings spread, clutching arrows and an olive branch.
The 1921 Philadelphia issues are noted for their bold relief and strong strikes, reflecting the Mint’s efforts to produce large quantities efficiently. Well-preserved examples often display a bright, satiny luster, with the intricate details of Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers remaining remarkably sharp.
As the final chapter of the Morgan Dollar series, the 1921 Philadelphia issue bridges the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, embodying both the artistry of classic coinage and the transitional energy of a nation moving toward a new era of design and commemoration in silver coinage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 224
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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