Lot 79

Silver Morgan Dollars

Sold October 23, 2025

Price realized
$270

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: 1880, 1883, 1885, 1889, and 1921

Mint: 1880 San Francisco, 1883, 1885, 1889 , and 1921 Philadelphia

Grade: Various Conditions

Metal: Silver

Weight: 134.6g total one coin in a protective sleeves

Additional Description: The Morgan Silver Dollars of 1880, 1883, 1885, 1889, and 1921 span critical points in the series, illustrating shifts in both production and historical context. The coins from the 1880s, such as 1880, 1883, 1885, and 1889, were minted amid strong demand under the Bland-Allison Act, reflecting an era of abundant silver supply and industrial growth. These issues often show impressive strikes and fine detail, especially from the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints. By 1889, the series was well-established but also facing the growing political tensions surrounding silver’s place in the economy. The 1921 Morgan stands apart as a revival after a long hiatus, produced to fulfill silver dollar replacement mandates under the Pittman Act. Its design, while faithful, appears heavier and less refined, marking the series’ final chapter before the Peace Dollar took its place.

Lot details

Lot
79
Closed
October 23, 2025

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