Lot 87
Silver Morgan Dollars
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $375
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: 1896, 1900, and 1921
Mint: 1896 Philadelphia; 1900 New Orleans; 1921 Philadelphia
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight: 267.1g total
Additional Description: The Silver Morgan Dollars of 1896, 1900, and 1921 offer a fascinating glimpse into the evolving story of American currency at the turn of the century. The 1896 coin was minted during a period of intense political and economic debate over silver’s role, reflecting the hopes of the free silver movement that sought to expand the nation’s money supply. By 1900, the Morgan Dollar had become less central to everyday commerce, with many coins quietly stockpiled rather than circulated, signaling a shift in monetary priorities as the country moved toward the gold standard. The 1921 issue, strikingly different in its lower relief and hurried production, was minted to fulfill the Pittman Act’s silver bullion requirements following the massive melting of silver dollars during World War I. Together, these coins capture the tensions and transitions of an America negotiating its identity amid changing economic landscapes.
Lot details
- Lot
- 87
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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