United States Morgan Dollar
Also known as: Morgan Silver Dollar
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1878–1904, 1921
Issuing entity
United StatesSilver dollar of the United States designed by George T. Morgan, struck 1878–1904 and again in 1921.
Historical context
Production followed legislation requiring substantial government purchases of silver; the series was struck at several mints, whose marks appear on the reverse below the wreath.
Physical characteristics
- Metal
- Silver alloy
- Denomination
- One dollar
Technical characteristics
- Edge
- Reeded
Design
- Obverse
- Liberty head facing left wearing a Phrygian cap with LIBERTY headband
- Reverse
- Eagle with outspread wings within a wreath
- Designer
- George T. Morgan
Identification
- Mint mark
- Reverse, below the wreath
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Exact weight, fineness and diameter to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
- Mint mark inventory by year to be compiled from a standard reference