Lot 85

Silver Morgan Dollars

Sold October 23, 2025

Price realized
$300

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

About this lot

Estimated Value: $300-400

Origin: United States 

Denomination: One Dollar

Year: 1881-1882, 1886, 1896, 1900, 1901, and 1921

Mint: 1881 San Francisco, New Orleans; 1882 Philadelphia; 1886 Philadelphia, New Orleans; 1900-1901 New Orleans; 1921                            Philadelphia

Grade: Various Conditions

Metal: Silver

Weight: 283.9g total with sleeve protectors

Additional Description:  The Morgan Silver Dollar, minted between 1881 and 1921, captures a dynamic chapter in American history where economic ambition and political debate intersected with artistry and craftsmanship. From the post-Reconstruction optimism of the early 1880s through the turbulent silver controversies of the 1890s, and into the twilight of its production at the dawn of the twentieth century, these coins reflect both the hopes and conflicts of their era. The well-struck issues of 1896 contrast with the more hurried and lower-relief 1921 revival, while dates like 1901 hint at the challenges of changing demand and mint quality. Beyond their silver content, these dollars embody a narrative of industrial growth, regional identity, and national symbolism, making each piece a tangible connection to America’s complex monetary and cultural past.

Lot details

Lot
85
Closed
October 23, 2025

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