1879-S Morgan Dollar MS-62 NGC
Numismatic
1879-S Morgan Dollar MS-62 NGC
This silver dollar, minted in San Francisco during the year 1879, represents a classic era of American coinage. As part of the celebrated Morgan Dollar series, these coins served as a staple of daily commerce in the United States for roughly eight decades. Each piece is composed of 90 percent silver, containing exactly 0.7734 troy ounces of the precious metal. The obverse features a profile of Liberty adorned with a Phrygian cap, her hair band inscribed with the word "Liberty". Encircled by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, this side also displays the year of manufacture, 1879, and the Latin motto "E Pluribus Unum". On the reverse, a majestic bald eagle is depicted holding both arrows and an olive branch in its talons. The design is framed by the inscriptions "United States of America" and "One Dollar", alongside the national motto "In God We Trust". This specific coin has been certified in Mint State 62 (MS-62) condition, preserving the intricate details of its San Francisco minting, denoted by the "S" mint mark.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1879 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-62 (NGC) |
| 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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