1878-S Morgan Dollar MS-62 NGC

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The year 1878 marked the debut of one of the most celebrated coin series in United States history: the Morgan Dollar. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this particular silver dollar represents the inaugural year of a design that would define American coinage for decades. It features a composition of 90 percent silver, containing 0.7734 troy ounces of the precious metal. This specific piece has been certified in Mint State 62 (MS-62) condition, preserving the details of its original strike from a total mintage of 9,774,000. Bearing the 'S' mint mark, it stands as a fascinating survivor from the late nineteenth century, offering a direct connection to the early production of this legendary silver series.