1891-S Morgan Dollar VG/VF
Numismatic
1891-S Morgan Dollar VG/VF
The 1891-S Morgan Silver Dollar represents a fascinating moment in late nineteenth-century American coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin features a composition of 90 percent silver, containing 0.7734 troy ounces of the precious metal. Out of a total mintage of 5,296,000 pieces, surviving examples in Very Good to Very Fine condition offer a tangible look at the circulating currency of the era. On the obverse, a left-facing portrait of Liberty is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap, which is adorned with a hair band displaying the word "Liberty". This side is encircled by thirteen stars, the year 1891, and the Latin motto "E Pluribus Unum". The reverse displays a heraldic bald eagle with its wings spread, clutching an olive branch and a cluster of arrows in its talons. Surrounding the central eagle are the inscriptions "United States of America" and the denomination "One Dollar", while the motto "In God We Trust" is positioned directly above the eagle's head.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1891 |
| 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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