Lot 328
1893 Morgan Silver Dollar San Francisco
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $2,500
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $3,100-3,300
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1893
Mint: San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Estimated: G
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.7 Grams
Additional Description: ChatGPT said:
The 1893 Silver Morgan Dollar from the San Francisco Mint exemplifies the precision and artistry characteristic of that facility. George T. Morgan’s design presents Liberty in profile, crowned with wheat and cotton to symbolize the nation’s agricultural and industrial foundations. On the reverse, the American eagle spreads its wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch, embodying strength tempered by 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 combines intrinsic value with refined craftsmanship.
Although more common than the Carson City issue of the same year, well-preserved 1893 San Francisco Morgans display crisp detail and pleasing luster, serving as enduring artifacts of American design and economic optimism during the late Gilded Age.
Lot details
- Lot
- 328
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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