1879-S Morgan Dollar VG/VF
Numismatic
1879-S Morgan Dollar VG/VF
Struck in 1879 at the San Francisco Mint, this Morgan Dollar represents a classic era of United States coinage. Each of these historic silver pieces contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver, with a purity of 0.900. Having survived over a century, these coins are preserved in Very Good to Very Fine condition, showing the honest wear of a coin that may have once circulated in the American West. The obverse features a profile of Liberty wearing a traditional Phrygian cap, decorated with a band displaying her name. Encircling her portrait are thirteen stars representing the original colonies, the date 1879, and the Latin motto meaning 'Out of many, one.' On the reverse, a bald eagle is depicted clutching an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing both peace and defense. The inscriptions surrounding the eagle read 'United States of America' and 'One Dollar,' accompanied by the motto 'In God We Trust.' Positioned just below the eagle, the distinct 'S' mint mark indicates its origin from the San Francisco Mint.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1879 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Very Good/Very 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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