US · One Dollar · 1878–1921

Morgan Silver Dollar (1878–1904, 1921)

America's most-collected silver dollar. Heavy, struck in millions across five mints, with countless die varieties cataloged by VAM. Many bag-fresh examples surfaced from Treasury vaults in the 1960s, suppressing prices for the type but not the keys.

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Specifications

DesignerGeorge T. Morgan
Composition90% silver / 10% copper
Weight26.73 g
Diameter38.1 mm
EdgeReeded
SeriesMorgan Dollar
Years issued1878–1921
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Key dates & varieties

YearMintmarkVarietyMintageRarity
1879CC756Ksemi-key
1889CC350Kkey
1893S100Kkey
1894P110Kkey
1895PProof only880key