1879-S NGC MS-64 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin

1879-S NGC MS-64 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin

Morgan Silver Dollars were the official US dollar coin from 1878 to 1904 and briefly again in 1921. 

Named for designer George T. Morgan, they were struck at various locations, including Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, San Francisco, and Carson City until 1893, when the Carson City Mint closed. 

These coins, in particular, bear the “S” mint mark, indicating they were issued by the San Francisco branch.

Today, SD Bullion presents 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins, graded and certified by NGC as MS-64 coins.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as MS-64 coin by NGC;

• Contains .7734 oz of silver;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Issued in San Francisco and carries the “S” mint mark;

• Holds legal tender status and a USD 1 face value;

• The design showcases Lady Liberty;

• The reverse illustrates the Bald Eagle.

The Design

The obverse portrays the left bust of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton balls and a tiara bearing the inscription “LIBERTY.” 

The design also contains the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” thirteen five-pointed stars representing the Thirteen Original Colonies, and the year of issuance.

The reverse features the Bald Eagle with outstretched wings, arrows, and olive branches in its talons, and laurels surrounding it. The words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR” encircle the entire design, while the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” is inscribed above the eagle’s head. 

The “S” mint mark from the San Francisco branch appears beneath the Eagle.

An NGC MS-64 coin

NGC stands for Numismatic Guaranty Company. It works independently from sovereign mints, attributing grades to coins based on the Sheldon Grading Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.

MS stands for Mint State, referring to coins issued in the same format as a business circulation coin. 64 is the grade given to coins with average luster, noticeable, light scuff marks, or defects but with attractive overall quality.

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