Lot 78

Silver Morgan Dollars

Sold October 23, 2025

Price realized
$290

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $150-200

Origin: United States 

Denomination: One Dollar 

Year: 1879, 1883, 1880, 1890, and 1899

Mint: 1879, 1883,  Philadelphia; 1880 New Orleans; 1890,1899 Philadelphia

Grade: Various Conditions

Metal: Silver

Weight: 140.0g total with protective sleeves

Additional Description: The Morgan Silver Dollars of 1879, 1880, 1883, 1890, and 1899 capture key phases in the series’ history, reflecting America’s evolving relationship with silver and its economy. Early issues like 1879 and 1880, struck soon after the series’ introduction, often feature strong strikes and well-preserved detail, emblematic of the Mint’s response to the Bland-Allison Act. The 1883 coin continues this pattern amid growing production demands. By 1890, the series stood at a crossroads, with silver’s role in the monetary system increasingly challenged. The 1899 dollar marks one of the last Morgans of the century, produced before the series’ suspension. Collectively, these coins trace the Morgan Dollar’s journey as both currency and symbol during a transformative era.

Lot details

Lot
78
Closed
October 23, 2025

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