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One Dollar ($1.00)

Morgan Silver Dollar

United States · 1921

A classic United States Morgan Silver Dollar featuring the Liberty head obverse and heraldic eagle reverse with a golden-toned surface.

Country: United States
Year: 1921
Denomination: One Dollar ($1.00)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor surface marks and toning.

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Overview

A classic United States Morgan Silver Dollar featuring the Liberty head obverse and heraldic eagle reverse with a golden-toned surface.

Historical significance

The Morgan Dollar was minted from 1878 to 1904, and once more in 1921. The 1921 issue represents the final year of the series before it was replaced by the Peace Dollar later that same year.

Obverse (front)

Profile of Liberty facing left wearing a cap with cotton and wheat accents, surrounded by 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', thirteen stars, and the date '1921', designed by George T. Morgan.

Reverse (back)

An American bald eagle with wings outstretched grasping arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by a wreath, 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the denomination 'ONE DOLLAR', with the 'S' mint mark above the 'D' and 'O' in DOLLAR.

Estimated value

$30-$50 in circulated condition, $60-$200+ in Mint State grades.

What drives this coin's value

Overall grade, presence of original mint luster, attractive toning, and specific mint marks (though 1921 is generally a common year overall).

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor surface marks and toning.

Mintage & rarity

21,695,000 minted at San Francisco in 1921; common date for the series.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the weight (26.73g), diameter (38.1mm), perform a ping test (silver produces a distinct high-pitched ring), and ensure it is non-magnetic. Watch out for modern counterfeit copies cast in base metals.

Notable varieties & errors

Various die cracks, repunched mint marks (RPM), and doubled dies are known for the 1921 series, though none radically increase value unless in high grade.

Similar coins

Peace Dollar, Trade Dollar, and Eisenhower Dollar.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only with clean cotton gloves. Never clean, polish, or wash the coin as this destroys its numismatic value. Store in an inert, PVC-free coin holder or capsule in a stable, low-humidity environment.

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