Lot 386
1901, 1902, and 1904 Morgan Silver Dollars
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $250
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $400-1,000
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1901, 1902, ans 1904
Mint: Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Various conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Total: 185.2 Grams
Additional Description: The Morgan Silver Dollars of 1901, 1902, and 1904 stand near the twilight of the series, capturing the design in a moment of refined maturity. Liberty’s profile, serene and assured, reflects George T. Morgan’s classical sensibility, her hair and coronet sharply modeled, while the reverse eagle continues to balance strength and peace with meticulously rendered feathers. By these years, the Mint had perfected its striking techniques, producing coins of consistent detail and pleasing relief, though each mint retained subtle distinctions that collectors prize.
Philadelphia and San Francisco were the primary mints for these issues, with Philadelphia examples generally exhibiting bright, satiny surfaces and crisp definition, while San Francisco strikes often display softer detail but pleasing toning that lends character. The 1901 Philadelphia Morgan is particularly notable for its large mintage and high-grade survivals, whereas San Francisco examples from 1902 and 1904 are scarcer and highly sought for their quality and historical context.
These dollars were minted in an era of relative economic stability yet limited circulation, many remaining in Treasury storage for decades. Today, they offer collectors more than silver content: they are artifacts of the early twentieth century, embodying artistic refinement, industrial confidence, and the enduring appeal of one of America’s most iconic coin designs.
Lot details
- Lot
- 386
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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