Lot 331

1894 Morgan Silver Dollar San Francisco

Sold December 12, 2025

Price realized
$50

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: 1894

Mint: San Francisco

Grade/Condition: Estimated: VF

Metal: Silver

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.4 Grams

Additional Description: The 1894 Silver Morgan Dollar from the San Francisco Mint stands among the most carefully struck and aesthetically refined issues of the series. Designed by George T. Morgan, the coin features Liberty in profile, crowned with wheat and cotton to symbolize the unity of agriculture and industry, while the reverse presents the American eagle with wings spread, clutching arrows and an olive branch in a gesture of strength and peace.

The S mintmark beneath the wreath identifies its San Francisco origin, a mint celebrated for its technical precision and consistently sharp detail. Struck in 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the coin reflects both the artistry and craftsmanship that defined U.S. coinage in the late nineteenth century.

The 1894 San Francisco Morgan is admired for its exceptional quality and visual appeal. Well-preserved examples display brilliant luster and crisp relief, serving as enduring symbols of American minting excellence at the height of the Gilded Age.

Lot details

Lot
331
Closed
December 12, 2025

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