1881-S Morgan Dollar AU

0.7734 troy oz .900 1881 Almost Unc

The 1881-S Morgan Dollar represents a classic era of United States coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this silver coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of 90 percent pure silver. It belongs to the famous Morgan Dollar series, which was produced from 1878 to 1921. This specific issue from 1881 is preserved in Almost Uncirculated condition, showing off the intricate details of its original engraving. Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse of the coin displays a left-facing portrait of Liberty. She wears a traditional Phrygian cap, with a hair band clearly displaying the word LIBERTY. The reverse of the coin features an American bald eagle, its talons grasping both an olive branch and a bundle of arrows to symbolize peace and readiness. Below the eagle, the distinctive S mint mark indicates its origin from the San Francisco facility.

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Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1881
Mint mark	S - San Francisco
Grade	Almost Unc
Legal-tender face value	1 Dollar
Metal	Silver
Weight	0.7734 troy oz
Purity	.900
Diameter	38.1 mm
Thickness	3.1 mm