1885 Morgan Silver Dollar
This is an example of a Morgan Silver Dollar, dated 1885, a classic United States currency piece designed by George T. Morgan. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, measuring approximately 38.1 millimeters in diameter. The obverse features a profile portrait of Lady Liberty, modeled after Anna Willess Williams, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton blossoms, with the headband inscribed 'LIBERTY'. Encircling the bust is the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the date 1885 located at the bottom. Physically, the coin displays a characteristic metallic silver luster with a somewhat duller, circulated patina. The strike appears moderately sharp in the central devices, though there is visible wear consistent with circulation, particularly on the highest points of Liberty's hair above the ear and on the cap. Notable condition issues include minor surface abrasions (bag marks) and slight edge dings visible upon inspection. As a late 19th-century coin, it represents the industrial and economic expansion of the Gilded Age. The craftsmanship is typical of the Philadelphia, New Orleans, or San Francisco mints of the era, though a specific mint mark inspection of the reverse would be required for a full valuation. This specimen retains good eye appeal despite its age-related wear.
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$45.00 - $65.00
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Numismatics / Collectible Coins
Appraised On
April 9, 2026
Estimated Value
$45.00 - $65.00
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1885 silver dollar
Item Description
This is an example of a Morgan Silver Dollar, dated 1885, a classic United States currency piece designed by George T. Morgan. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, measuring approximately 38.1 millimeters in diameter. The obverse features a profile portrait of Lady Liberty, modeled after Anna Willess Williams, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton blossoms, with the headband inscribed 'LIBERTY'. Encircling the bust is the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the date 1885 located at the bottom. Physically, the coin displays a characteristic metallic silver luster with a somewhat duller, circulated patina. The strike appears moderately sharp in the central devices, though there is visible wear consistent with circulation, particularly on the highest points of Liberty's hair above the ear and on the cap. Notable condition issues include minor surface abrasions (bag marks) and slight edge dings visible upon inspection. As a late 19th-century coin, it represents the industrial and economic expansion of the Gilded Age. The craftsmanship is typical of the Philadelphia, New Orleans, or San Francisco mints of the era, though a specific mint mark inspection of the reverse would be required for a full valuation. This specimen retains good eye appeal despite its age-related wear.
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