1895 Dollar Appraisal

1895 Morgan Silver Dollar

This item is a 1895 Morgan Silver Dollar, an iconic United States coin minted during the late 19th century. The obverse features a profile of Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton, and a headband inscribed with 'LIBERTY.' Around the periphery are the words 'E PLURIBUS UNUM,' thirteen stars, and the date '1895.' The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a standard diameter of approximately 38.1 mm. The visible condition shows significant circulation wear; detail in Liberty's hair and the cotton blossoms is heavily flattened, and the overall surfaces appear somewhat dulled with minor contact marks and a light gray patina consistent with a 'Good' to 'Very Good' grade. There are no immediate signs of harsh cleaning, although the surfaces exhibit typical field chatter. The coin is currently housed in a white cardboard 2x2 mylar flip, secured by staples. The year 1895 is particularly significant among collectors due to the extreme rarity of the Philadelphia business strike and the low mintage of the New Orleans (O) and San Francisco (S) versions. Further inspection of the reverse mint mark would be necessary to determine its exact rarity and origin.