1879-S Morgan Dollar MS-66 NGC
Numismatic
1879-S Morgan Dollar MS-66 NGC
The 1879 Morgan silver dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint stands as a remarkable example of late nineteenth-century American coinage. This particular specimen is certified in Mint State 66 (MS-66), a high grade that highlights the preservation of its original details. Containing 0.77344 troy ounces of silver, the coin is a official sovereign issue backed by the United States government. On the obverse side, the profile of Liberty faces left, adorned with a Phrygian cap. Her hair band is inscribed with the word 'Liberty' as a central design element. Surrounding her portrait are thirteen stars, the year of issue, 1879, and the traditional motto 'E Pluribus Unum'. The reverse displays a powerful bald eagle with its wings spread, grasping a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons. The inscriptions on this side include 'United States of America' and the denomination 'One Dollar'. Positioned above the eagle is the national motto, 'In God We Trust'.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1879 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-66 (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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