1879 Morgan Silver Dollar
This is an 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar, a classic United States currency piece composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. The obverse features a left-facing profile portrait of Lady Liberty, modeled after Anna Willess Williams, adorned with a Phrygian cap and a crown of wheat and cotton. The motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and thirteen stars encircle the profile, with the date 1879 at the base. Physically, the coin has a diameter of 38.1 mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. This specific specimen appears to be in an uncirculated or high-grade condition, exhibiting strong underlying luster and crisp details in the hair curls and cap feathers. The coin is currently housed in a protective clear plastic acrylic capsule, which shows some exterior scratches while the coin itself remains protected. There is no visible heavy tarnish or significant bag marks typical of circulated currency, though minor contact marks may exist. The craftsmanship represents the work of George T. Morgan, whose 'M' initial is typically found at the base of Liberty's neck. The coin is a staple of American numismatics from the late 19th-century Gilded Age.
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$50 - $150
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Numismatics / Collectible Coins
Appraised On
February 12, 2026
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
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1879 silver dollar
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This is an 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar, a classic United States currency piece composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. The obverse features a left-facing profile portrait of Lady Liberty, modeled after Anna Willess Williams, adorned with a Phrygian cap and a crown of wheat and cotton. The motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and thirteen stars encircle the profile, with the date 1879 at the base. Physically, the coin has a diameter of 38.1 mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. This specific specimen appears to be in an uncirculated or high-grade condition, exhibiting strong underlying luster and crisp details in the hair curls and cap feathers. The coin is currently housed in a protective clear plastic acrylic capsule, which shows some exterior scratches while the coin itself remains protected. There is no visible heavy tarnish or significant bag marks typical of circulated currency, though minor contact marks may exist. The craftsmanship represents the work of George T. Morgan, whose 'M' initial is typically found at the base of Liberty's neck. The coin is a staple of American numismatics from the late 19th-century Gilded Age.
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