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1 Dollar "Morgan Dollar"
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 26.73 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1921 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Eagle holding arrows and an olive branch, within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
In God we trust
* ONE DOLLAR *
Engraver: George Thomas Morgan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 412½ grains.
The mintmark, if present, is found on the reverse below the wreath above the "DO" in dollar.
Morgan Dollar VAMs:
http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/Morgan_VAMs_by_Date
These coins saw frequent circulation in El Salvador until they were withdrawn on September 3, 1892.
1878
