Lot 362
1921 Morgan Silver Dollar Denver
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: $200-400
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1921
Mint: Denver
Grade/Condition: Estimated: MS
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.7 Grams
Additional Description: The 1921 Silver Morgan Dollar from the Denver Mint holds a distinctive place in American numismatic history as the first Morgan Dollar ever struck at that facility. George T. Morgan’s celebrated design portrays Liberty in profile, her hair adorned with wheat and cotton to represent the balance between agriculture and industry. On the reverse, the American eagle spreads its wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch, embodying both strength and peace.
The *D* mintmark beneath the wreath identifies its Denver origin, marking the mint’s inaugural participation in Morgan Dollar production. Composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, this issue was struck from newly re-engraved dies in 1921, giving the design a slightly more rounded and modern appearance compared to earlier years.
The 1921 Denver Morgan Dollar symbolizes a transition in U.S. coinage, the revival of a beloved design just before the debut of the Peace Dollar later that same year. Well-preserved examples display bright luster and strong relief, standing as tangible testaments to America’s minting excellence in the early twentieth century.
Lot details
- Lot
- 362
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
