There is some controversy regarding what are called zerbe proofscoins dated 1921 that were apparently made special for noted. The long morgan dollar series, so popular with collectors, is covered in great detail. Mintproducts uncirculated morgan silver dollars 1884o. The morgan dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. Buy complete set circulated morgan dollars in album 18781921 95 coins online 247 with golden eagle coins. To build a quality collection it is best to purchase graded coins from a trusted dealer.
Free shipping on 1921 morgan silver dolalrs purchased online. Proof morgan dollar mintages generally range from 500 to 1,000 pieces and typical specimens usually trade in the fourfigure range, though there are several instances in which these proof silver dollars easily command five and sixfigure prices, proving among the most challenging of. Above the eagles head are the words in god we trust. You can order coins individually or in rolls of 20. Morgan proof collection from the bradford exchange mint makes it. It owes this title to the fact that not a single businessstrike 1895p morgan dollar is known. A full background of the making of this coin is given, with datebydate analyses. These particular morgan silver dollar coins are available in brilliant, uncirculated condition. An important morgan silver dollar grade modifier is the deep mirror prooflike phenomena.
We have the personal touch of a local dealer, and resources to locate the hard to find treasures. Unsure of the metal content although it appears to be silver. The following year the peace dollar replaced the morgan dollar as the mints standard silver dollar design, and the production of the morgan dollar passed into history. The history of the morgan silver dollar a very special coin. Since then, scarcity and the elevated cost of silver have ignited a passion for these giant cartwheels. The morgan silver dollar succeeded the seated liberty dollar, when the passage of the coinage act of 1873 was passed. Morgan dollars were originally issued every year starting in 1897 through 1904, with one reissue in 1921. A guide book of modern united states proof coin sets the official red book. The coin is a lustrous piece with light toning on the devices and darker fields creating an almost cameolook.
Search for proof morgan dollars on collectible coins. The coins that spanned six decades of american history. A complete history and price guide the official red book leroy c. The complete carson city morgan silver dollar tribute proof collection. Although the philadelphia mint reported the production of 12,000 mint state dollars in 1895, none have ever surfaced. David bowers notes the article in his third edition of. Bags upon bags of uncirculated morgan dollars along with some that. The june 1898 issue of the numismatist included an article by george w. Proof like morgan silver dollars for sale morgan coins.
Although the philadelphia mint reported the production of 12,000 mint state dollars in. We offer competitive silver prices on 1 oz silver rounds and secure 247 online ordering. Mar 31, 2005 americans love to collect the big morgan silver dollar. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the seated liberty dollar, ceased due to the passage of the coinage act of 1873, which also ended the free coining of silver. Proof like morgan dollars numismedia price guidegoodms60.
I have purchased other collections from a bradford exchange and have been very satisfied. The morgan silver dollar is the worlds most popular silver dollar. To fully understand the history of these 90% silver beauties, we first have to go back to the era of our nations great gold and silver rushes particularly 1859 and the great comstock lode. Beginning in the 1980 row and onward, the pf65 figure can be precisely viewed as the value for a proof dollar ranking 65 on the 70 point scale. States coinsthe legendary red bookprices for highgrade proof. Includes every morgan silver dollar proof design ever issued, recreated in stunning numismatic proof quality. Morgan silver dollars were minted between 1878 and 1904, and again during the year 1921. The coin is named after its designer, united states mint assistant engraver.
Classic us coins proof morgan silver dollars for less. Classic us coins proof morgan silver dollars for less than. Now you can own your own copy of the 1889 cc morgan recreated as a privately minted, nonmonetary tribute proof clad in 71 mg of. The birth of americas beautiful morgan dollar minted from 18781904, and once again in 1921, the morgan silver dollar is one of americas most popular collectible coins. Silver morgan dollar date set dansco album a full set of morgan dollars contains 95 coinsof course the proof only 1895 philadelphia mintage 880 coins isnt included in that 95. The 1921 morgan dollar is far and awayby a country milemore plentiful than any other coin in the entire series. Heralded as boasting the best of all the silver dollar designs, the morgan was an immediate hit with us citizens when it was released back in 1878.
No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of the united states. An important morgan silver dollar grade modifier is the deep mirror proof like phenomena. The morgan silver dollar was a united states dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and then again in 1921. Morgan silver dollars collection littleton coin company. We last offered this extraordinary coin as lot 7654 of the long beach signature heritage, 92002, where it was described as. Silver 1921 morgan silver dollars international currency, llc. Due to the rarity of business strike examples of this date, the 1894 proof morgan dollar is in even higher demand than a normal morgan proof. If you have any questions about the brilliant uncirculated morgan silver dollar, feel free to give us a call at 8002766508. The timeless beauty of the morgan silver dollar is recaptured in stunning proof quality with this replica coin collection, available only from the bradford. The 1895 proof morgan dollar is considered the king of morgans by many. The history of the morgan silver dollar a very special. Dave bowers does an excellent job with the new edition of this reference. David bowers offers an engaging portrait of the countrys most popular classic coin.
Dec 04, 20 1921 morgan dollar chapman proof in 1921, politically connected promoter and renowned numismatist farran zerbe arranged to have a limited number of proof examples of the reintroduced morgan dollar struck at both the philadelphia and san francisco mints. Proof morgan dollars numismedia price guidegoodpr60. Proof morgan dollar mintages generally range from 500 to 1,000 pieces and typical specimens usually trade in the fourfigure range, though there are several instances in which these proof silver dollars easily command five and sixfigure prices, proving among the. In this second edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian q. The morgan silver dollar became the first standard silver dollar minted since the seated liberty. Old coins that had been hoarded because of their silver value were now worth more as. The bradford exchange phony coin 1878 morgan proof dollar. Key dates, rarities, and varieties the morgan silver dollars listed below are worth considerably more than common morgan silver dollars in any condition. Get the best deals on morgan silver dollar book when you shop the. The maryland mint actual size replica coins morgan dollar. Apr 06, 2017 the rims and edges of proof coins differ from those of business strikes, though less so on proof morgans than on proofs of other silver denominations during the latter part of the 19th century. This was due to the fact that the spanish pieces of eight were legal tender in the u. In addition, for those that wish to take their collection to the next level we also offer a set containing one coin from each of the three mints philadelphia, denver and san.
Hundreds of thousands of these coins were melted down, but a surprisingly large number of morgans still exist and can be found in uncirculated condition. Surrounding the coins edge are the words united states of america and one dollar. Shop our rare collection of silver and gold coins of various mints and years. Call 800 3759006 to order 1889cc morgan dollar replica proof at apmex. For sale 1928 auctions 6 wishlist 26 collection 25. Cuba peso 1932 and 1953 1853 half cent ngc vf35 c1 for sale. There are 3 types of silver dollar coins that i will cover here which are. Millions were minted between 1878 and 1904, yet very few were ever issued in superb proof quality. A complete history and price guide the official red book. Proof morgan dollars are popular among silver dollar enthusiasts and others who collect 19thcentury coinage. Order 1 oz silver round 1895 morgan dollar proof replica at apmex or call 800 3759006. An extremely scarce quantity of dollars are sharply struck with highly reflective, proof like surfaces. Image of the alleged 1964 morgan dollar from the cover of a guide book to morgan silver dollars 5th ed. Morgan silver dollar values and prices the spruce crafts.
The prized coins were consigned to the history books, thus ending a shining story. For the entire life of the morgan dollar, from 1878 to 1904 and one final time in 1921, it was struck in 90% silver. A guide book of morgan silver dollars, 3rd edition, also includes a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, a detailed look at the minting process, and a study of treasury releases and other hoards, plus a section on nevercirculated pattern coins. The rims and edges of proof coins differ from those of business strikes, though less so on proof morgans than on proofs of other silver denominations during the latter part of the 19th century. Now im going to go into detail of how to obtain exact grades for your circulated silver dollars. This scarce neargem 1921 morgan dollar chapman proof comes with the famous chapmen provenance. Search for proof like morgan dollars on collectible coins. Mint issued the lastever 90% silver morgan dollars into circulation. In the 1870s the united states had just passed through a silver panic that had caused the price of silver to plummet. Few coins hold the lasting allure of the morgan silver dollar.
Morgan silver dollars 18781921 littleton coin company. Proof morgan dollars were produced from 1878 through 1904. An extremely scarce quantity of dollars are sharply struck with highly reflective, prooflike surfaces. With a mintage of only 972 coins, that places a lot of upward pressure on the price. History of the morgan dollar courtesy of wikipedia. You can also get in touch with a member of our helpful support staff online via live chat or by sending us an email. Purchase proof like morgan silver dollars proof like silver dollars rare coin insider adam crum, vice president of numismatics, is a wellknown numismatist, author, speaker, marketmaker and rare coin industry expert. The 1879o branch mint proof dollar is undoubtedly one of the best known of all branch mint proofs.
The bradford exchange phony coin 1878 morgan proof. Morgan dollar tribute proofs national collectors mint. It wouldnt be until 5 years later that the morgan was actually produced and placed into circulation. After going back and checking order it stated ambiguously replica proof silver dollar. Morgan silver dollar 1878 1921 produced for more than 40 years, the morgan silver dollar was in circulation longer than any other. A pure troy ounce of silver, hoping that this coin is at least worth that, is. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. The 1895 morgan silver dollar is known as the king of the morgan dollars because it is the rarest and one of the most valuable coins in the entire morgan dollar series.