The Morgan Dollar was designed by Mint Chief Engraver George T. Morgan (1845-1925) and was minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. This iconic silver dollar represented the country’s westward expansion and industrial development in the late 19th century.
Will there be a 2021 Morgan silver dollar?
The 2021 renditions of the Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars feature two of the most revered designs of Liberty in U.S. coinage history. The Morgan Dollar, designed by George T. Morgan, features an obverse profile of Lady Liberty, and the reverse features a heraldic eagle.
How much will the 2021 Morgan dollar cost?
Priced at $85 each, all coins will be struck in . 999 silver and have an uncirculated finish. The household limit for each coin will be 10. The product limit for each Morgan Dollar is 175,000 coins; the product limit for the Peace Dollar is 200,000 coins.
How many Morgan silver dollars are in a set?
A complete basic set of Morgan Dollars by date and mint mark consists of 97 coins and represents a major accomplishment to complete in any grade. Some collectors spend decades assembling the series in certified coin holders or coin albums.
Why are Morgan silver dollars a good investment?
Morgan silver dollars have become very popular as an investment vehicle for coin collectors because they cost a reasonable amount of money to buy, have performed very well in the past as an investment, and are beautiful to behold.
When did they stop making the Morgan silver dollar?
Production of the coin continued all the way up until 1921, when the coin was replaced by an even newer, albeit less popular, design. In many ways, the design of the Morgan Silver Dollar is similar to the Bust Silver Dollar, though you will notice that it is much more detailed.
How many Carson City Morgan silver dollars are there?
Carson City Morgan dollars are both very popular with collectors and are the scarce mintmark variety. Minted in only 13 years of the series, the mint’s total production was 13.8 million coins, lowest of all mints.
