Lot 316
1890 Silver Morgan Dollar San Francisco
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $38
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-300
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1890
Mint: San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Estimated : MS
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.6 Grams
Additional Description: The 1890 Silver Morgan Dollar from the San Francisco Mint exemplifies the technical precision and artistry for which that facility was renowned. George T. Morgan’s iconic design presents Liberty in profile, crowned with wheat and cotton to symbolize both national ideals and agricultural prosperity. The reverse features a poised American eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, representing the balance of strength and peace.
A small S mintmark beneath the wreath identifies its origin at San Francisco, a mint noted for its sharp strikes and carefully finished surfaces. Composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the coin blends intrinsic value with refined craftsmanship.
While the 1890 San Francisco Morgan Dollar is not among the rarest of the series, well-preserved specimens display exceptional detail and luster. Each coin serves as both a historical artifact and a testament to the skill and ambition of American minting at the close of the Gilded Age.
Lot details
- Lot
- 316
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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