Massive in size and big in appeal is this 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. Rare because it was minted in Carson City, it is one of the few Morgan Silver Dollars that escaped from being melted down for its large silver content.

1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Features:

• Distinctive design - named after its designer, George T. Morgan, who was an engraver with the United States Mint,  the obverse portrays Lady Liberty wearing a slave's cap (an ancient symbol of freedom) with the word "Liberty" inscribed on a ribbon. The reverse features an American eagle holding both the olive branch of peace and arrows of war.
• Carson City mint - Carson City Morgan Silver Dollars were only minted from 1878 to 1893, when the CC-Mint became obsolete and no longer produced coins
• Rare coin - 90 to 95% of all of the Morgan Silver Dollars ever minted have been melted down
• Circulated 
• Measures approx. 1.49" in diameter
• Weighs approx. 0.86 oz.
• Contains approx. .773 oz. pure silver
• .900 pure silver coin
• Encapsulated in clear acrylic
• Custom wrapped box

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