1881-S NGC MS-68 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin

1881-S NGC MS-68 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin

Morgan Silver Dollars, named after their designer George T. Morgan, were produced from 1878 to 1921 and are prized for their historical importance and elegant design. 

To honor their significance in American coinage, the US Mint released a commemorative bullion version in 2021, marking the 100th anniversary of the last official minting of the circulating coin. 

Morgan Dollars were struck at various US Mint branches, including Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, San Francisco, and Carson City. Coinage operations at the Carson City facility ceased in 1893.

These coins, in particular, carry the “S” mint mark, identifying the San Francisco branch where they were produced.

1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins, sealed in NGC slabs and graded as MS-68 coins, are available for purchase at SD Bullion.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as MS-68 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;
• Morgan’s obverse design features Lady Liberty;
• The reverse showcases the Bald Eagle.

The Design

The obverse, designed by George T. Morgan, features Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton balls and a tiara inscribed with "LIBERTY." Surrounding the image are the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM," thirteen stars representing the original colonies, and the year of issuance. 

On the reverse, a Bald Eagle with outstretched wings holds arrows and olive branches in its talons, encircled by laurels. The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is inscribed above the eagle's head, with the "S" mint mark from the San Francisco branch below it. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR" encircle the entire design.

An NGC MS-68 coin

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

MS means Mint State and describes a coin with a business circulation coin format. 68 is given to coins with a sharp strike, preserved original luster, few contact marks or flaws, and no visible hairlines or scuff marks.

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