Lot 85
1884 Silver Morgan Dollar Philadelphia
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $38
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-400
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1884
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade/Condition: Estimated: MS
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.8 Grams
Additional Description: The 1884 Morgan Silver Dollar from the Philadelphia Mint, struck without a mint mark, represents a key example of mid-series production under the continued influence of the Bland-Allison Act. Prized for its classic design and historical significance.
The Philadelphia Mint’s output in 1884 is noted for its generally strong strikes and good detail, particularly when compared to some branch mint issues of the same year. Liberty’s flowing hair and the eagle’s feathers often retain clarity in well-preserved examples.
George T. Morgan’s iconic design is showcased here in full form: the obverse presents Liberty’s profile, adorned with a Phrygian cap crowned by cotton and wheat, while the reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings clutching arrows and an olive branch. These symbols underscore the coin’s themes of liberty and national strength.
Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, produced during a period marked by large federal silver purchases, the 1884 Morgan reflects both economic policy and the rich legacy of 19th-century American coinage. The 1884 Philadelphia Morgan Dollar offers a fine balance of availability, craftsmanship, and enduring aesthetic appeal.
Lot details
- Lot
- 85
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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