Own a piece of history with this distinguished 1885 P-Mint
Morgan Silver Dollar. Created by George T. Morgan, the design
was inspired by Philadelphia kindergarten teacher Anna Willess Williams. Her
portrait was used on several varieties of 1877 pattern half dollars. Following
the passage of the Bland-Allison Act in early 1878, the Mint rushed to put a new
silver dollar design into production. Morgan's design, based on one used in a
pattern half dollar of the year before, was selected. Morgan dollars were first
struck for circulation in 1878.
Morgan's obverse features a left-facing portrait of Miss Liberty. The reverse
depicts a somewhat scrawny eagle which led some to vilify the coin as a buzzard
dollar. The designer's initial M appears on both sides. Mint marks are also
found below the wreath on the reverse. Other details of this legendary
Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar include:
- From the Philadelphia Mint
- Comes in protective acrylic holder and presentation box
- Measures approx. 1-1/2" diameter
- Weighs approx. 26.7 grams
- Composition - .900 silver, .100 copper
Note: All items considered for return must be in their original condition as
sold. Seals and cases contribute to the value of the coin and currency
collectibles and must remain intact and unbroken. This applies but is not
limited to: grading cases, Mint and Proof cases and packages, bag seals,
original government sealed packaging and/or any other special packaging or
containers.
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