Morgan Silver Dollar

United States · 1921

A classic US silver dollar featuring a left-facing profile of Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse, with a slight golden tone to its silver surfaces.

Country: United States
Year: 1921
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

A classic US silver dollar featuring a left-facing profile of Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse, with a slight golden tone to its silver surfaces.

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 the introduction of the Peace Dollar, struck using redesigned dies after the original 19th-century master hubs were destroyed.

Obverse (front)

Profile of Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap decorated with cotton and wheat, encircled by 13 stars, the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and the year '1921', designed by George T. Morgan.

Reverse (back)

A heraldic eagle with outstretched wings grasping arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by a laurel wreath, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'ONE DOLLAR', and the motto 'In God we trust', designed by George T. Morgan.

Estimated value

$30-$45 in circulated condition, $50-$150+ in uncirculated (Mint State) condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall grade/condition, presence of mint marks (such as D or S for 1921), original surface preservation, and toning eye appeal.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor friction on high points and attractive original luster.

Mintage & rarity

44,690,000 minted at Philadelphia in 1921; very common and readily available

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (26.73g), diameter (38.1mm), perform a ping test, and ensure it fails the magnetic test (silver is non-magnetic). Look out for counterfeit cast pieces or modern base-metal replicas.

Notable varieties & errors

Various 1921 die cracks, repunched mint marks (if applicable on branch mints), and high-relief variations typical of the 1921 revamped dies.

Similar coins

Peace Silver Dollar, often confused by novice collectors due to overlapping years and similar denomination.

Care & preservation

Handle only by the edges wearing clean cotton gloves. Never clean, polish, or wash the coin. Store in a stable, low-humidity environment using PVC-free coin holders or capsules.