1879 Morgan Dollar MS-65 PCGS
Numismatic
1879 Morgan Dollar MS-65 PCGS
Dating back to 1879, this silver dollar represents an iconic era in United States currency. These specific coins circulated as legal tender for close to eight decades, becoming a staple of American commerce. This particular specimen was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, a detail confirmed by the absence of any mint mark on its surface. It contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver, with a purity of 90 percent. The obverse side presents a profile of Liberty, who wears a Phrygian cap adorned with a band displaying the word Liberty. Encircling her portrait are thirteen stars, the year 1879, and the Latin motto E Pluribus Unum. On the reverse, a bald eagle holds both arrows and an olive branch in its talons. The central image is surrounded by the country of origin, United States of America, the denomination of One Dollar, and the national motto, In God We Trust. This specimen has been officially certified as Mint State 65 (MS-65), indicating a highly preserved state that allows its original design details to shine.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1879 |
| Grade | MS-65 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7734 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
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