Morgan Silver Dollar

United States · 1884

A classic United States Morgan silver dollar featuring the profile of Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse, with natural golden toning.

Country: United States
Year: 1884
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

A classic United States Morgan silver dollar featuring the profile of Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse, with natural golden toning.

Historical significance

Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, this coin was minted pursuant to the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, which mandated the U.S. Treasury to purchase massive amounts of silver and coin it into dollars to support western mining interests.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with cotton and wheat, encircled by the text 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', thirteen stars, and the year '1884'.

Reverse (back)

A heraldic eagle holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons, framed by a wreath, with the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' above, surrounded by 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'ONE DOLLAR'.

Estimated value

$35-$50 in circulated condition, $60-$200+ in Mint State depending on the grade and exact mint mark.

What drives this coin's value

Overall grade, presence of mint marks (such as the scarce 1884-CC), original surface toning, and lack of cleaning or scratches.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS-60/62) with light wear on the highest points of Liberty's hair and eagle's breast, accompanied by attractive original toning.

Mintage & rarity

Common for the date overall, with Philadelphia mintage at 3,297,000 pieces.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the weight (26.73g), diameter (38.1mm), and perform a ping test or check with a coin magnet (silver is non-magnetic). Beware of cast counterfeits and modern Chinese replica tokens.

Notable varieties & errors

Various die varieties exist for 1884, including repunched mint marks and doubled dies, though the 1884-CC is the key date rarity of this specific year.

Similar coins

Peace Dollar, Trade Dollar

Care & preservation

Handle only by the edges using clean cotton gloves or bare, clean hands. Never clean, polish, or wipe the coin, as this destroys its numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry environment in archival-safe holders like non-PVC flips or slabs.