1885-S Morgan Dollar VG/Fine
Numismatic
1885-S Morgan Dollar VG/Fine
Struck in 1885, this silver dollar represents a classic era of American coinage. Minted in San Francisco, it carries the distinctive S mint mark, indicating its origin from the prominent West Coast facility. The coin is composed of 90 percent silver, containing 0.7734 troy ounces of the precious metal, and has survived the decades in a condition graded between Very Good and Fine. The obverse side presents a profile of Liberty, who wears a traditional Phrygian cap adorned with a band displaying her name. Encircling this central portrait are thirteen stars representing the original colonies, the year of manufacture, and the Latin motto meaning out of many, one. On the reverse, a bald eagle holds both arrows and an olive branch in its talons, symbolizing strength and peace. Above the eagle, the words In God We Trust appear, while the outer border is inscribed with the issuing country, United States of America, and the face value of One Dollar.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1885 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Very Good/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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