Lot 318

1891 Silver Morgan Dollar Carson City

Sold December 12, 2025

Price realized
$100

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: 1891

Mint: Carson City

Grade/Condition: Estimated: F

Metal: Silver

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 25.8 Grams

Additional Description: The 1891 Silver Morgan Dollar from the Carson City Mint is a distinguished example of late nineteenth-century American coinage, prized for both its rarity and historical resonance. George T. Morgan’s design depicts Liberty in profile, crowned with wheat and cotton to symbolize the nation’s agricultural and industrial strengths, while the reverse features the American eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, signifying a balance of power and peace.

The CC mintmark beneath the wreath identifies its origin in Carson City, Nevada, a mint renowned for producing limited-run coins during the silver boom of the American West. Composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the coin carries both intrinsic value and artistic merit.

Carson City Morgans are especially sought after by collectors, with well-preserved examples offering a tangible link to the frontier economy and the regional history of Nevada. Each piece embodies the craftsmanship, ambition, and spirit of a pivotal era in American expansion.

Lot details

Lot
318
Closed
December 12, 2025

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