In 1887 my great, great Grandfather was a county sheriff in the west. He lived quite an adventurous life. Whenever I come across a coin form that era it makes stop to think he could have carrying around a coin just like this one! This Morgan I picked up from a private seller along with the last couple that I shared. This one has seen a little bit of wear but still is in beautiful condition.
Morgan silver dollars have always had a special place in my heart, just such a beautifully designed coin. I suppose that's why the US mint has started producing them again in pure silver as collectibles starting in 2021. Like I mentioned previously we are lucky that many of these saw little circulation so you can find nice examples for your stack or collection without breaking the bank! This coin is probable worth $65-$70 US, so not horribly expensive but still very cool to hold a 136 year old coin in your hand!
About this particular coin:
Design: George T. Morgan
Year: 1887
Mint: Philadelphia
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 26.73 grams
Composition: 90% silver and 10% copper
Edge: Reeded
Population: 20,290,710
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to share below, and thank you for taking the time to read my post!
And my disclaimer: Gold and silver stacking can be a fun hobby but isn't for everyone. You can lose money. I'm not a financial advisor and this isn't financial advice, please always do your own research before spending your hard earned money.
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