1879-S Morgan Dollar BU
Numismatic
1879-S Morgan Dollar BU
The 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar stands as a remarkable example of late nineteenth-century American coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver, with a total purity of 0.900 silver. It represents the Reverse of 1879 variety within the celebrated Morgan Dollar series, showcasing the distinct craftsmanship of the era. On the obverse, a left-facing portrait of Liberty is adorned with a Phrygian cap, which features a hair band inscribed with the word Liberty. This central figure is encircled by thirteen stars, the year 1879, and the Latin motto E Pluribus Unum. The reverse displays a powerful bald eagle clutching both an olive branch and arrows in its talons. Surrounding the eagle are the inscriptions United States of America and One Dollar, along with the motto In God We Trust positioned above the eagle's head. The S mint mark, located below the wreath on the reverse, identifies its origin from the San Francisco facility, which produced 9,110,000 of these coins.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1879 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| 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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