1879 Morgan Dollar XF
Numismatic
1879 Morgan Dollar XF
The 1879 Morgan Dollar represents an early year in one of America's most celebrated silver coin series. Struck with a purity of 90 percent silver, this coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of precious metal. This specific piece survives in Extra Fine condition, displaying crisp details from its time in commerce during an era when these large silver cartwheels circulated across a rapidly expanding nation. The Morgan design itself remained a staple of American currency for close to eighty years. On the obverse, the profile of Liberty is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap, a traditional emblem of freedom, with the word Liberty clearly inscribed upon her hair band. This side is framed by thirteen stars, the date 1879, and the Latin motto E Pluribus Unum. The reverse side showcases a bald eagle with its wings spread, clutching both an olive branch and arrows to symbolize peace and readiness. Surrounding the national bird are the inscriptions United States of America and One Dollar, along with the motto In God We Trust.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1879 |
| Grade | Extra Fine |
| 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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