Summer Art & Design Auction
Sun, Aug 4, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1253
Lot of 10 Morgan Dollars 1878-S, 1885-O, 1921
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Includes 10 Morgan Silver Dollars, offering a focused selection from three significant years and mints of this iconic American coin series. Designed by George T. Morgan, these coins represent key moments in the Morgan Dollar's production history.
The lot includes coins from the following years and mints:
- 1878-S (San Francisco) - First year of issue from the San Francisco mint
- 1885-O (New Orleans)
- 1921 (Philadelphia) - Final year of issue
Key details:
- Denomination: One Dollar
- Quantity: 10 coins
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Designer: George T. Morgan
- Total silver weight: Approximately 7.73 troy ounces (based on 0.7734 oz of silver per coin)
This selection offers collectors a unique opportunity to acquire Morgan Dollars from both the beginning and end of the series' run, spanning over four decades of American coinage history. The inclusion of coins from three different mints adds to the numismatic interest of this lot.
Of particular note:
- The 1878-S coins represent the first year of Morgan Dollar production at the San Francisco mint.
- The 1921 coins are from the final year of Morgan Dollar production, minted after a 17-year hiatus.
The Morgan Dollar features Lady Liberty's profile on the obverse and an eagle with spread wings on the reverse, embodying classic American coin design.
Inventory C
