1889 Morgan Silver Dollar
1889 Morgan Silver Dollar – United States 1 Dollar Silver Coin
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About the 1889 Morgan silver coin
The 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most famous silver coin series in American monarchy, known as the Morgan Dollar.
The Morgan dollar is a representative large silver coin of the United States, minted from 1878 to 1921.
This large silver coin, with a diameter exceeding 38mm, remains popular among collectors and investors worldwide due to its beautiful design and high silver content.
The 1889 Morgan dollar is a coin minted during a time when America was growing from an industrial nation to a pioneering country.
This coin is known as a currency that symbolizes many historical contexts, including the American economy, the silver mining industry, and monetary policy.
Goldsilverjapan showcases historical silver coins and collector coins from around the world, conveying the allure of coin culture and monetary history.
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Basic specifications
Issuing country
united states of america
Year of publication
1889
Face value
$1
series
Morgan Dollar
designer
George T. Morgan
material
silver
purity
90% Silver
silver content
0.7734 troy ounces
weight
26.73g
diameter
38.1mm
edge
Reeded (with serrated edges)
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The Birth of Morgan
The Morgan dollar silver coin was created as a result of American monetary policy in the 19th century.
In 1878, the U.S. Congress passed the Bland–Allison Act.
This law mandated that the government purchase large quantities of silver and mint it as currency.
At that time, silver mining was progressing in the western United States, and large quantities of silver were being produced from mines such as the Comstock deposit in Nevada.
As a result, the amount of silver coins minted increased significantly, and the Morgan dollar was created.
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George T. Morgan (designer)
The design for Morgan Doll was created by George T. Morgan.
He was a sculptor from England who was invited to work for the U.S. Mint in 1876.
His design differed from previous European-style goddess statues, adopting a model of an actual American woman for the Statue of Liberty.
The model for the character was a woman named Anna Willess Williams.
This design is highly regarded as a symbol of the American spirit of freedom and independence.
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Surface design (Obverse)
The coin's obverse features a profile of Lady Liberty.
Liberty is wearing a Phrygian cap.
This hat has been known since ancient times as a symbol of freedom and liberation.
The hat is decorated with images of agricultural products.
cotton
wheat
These symbolize American agriculture and fertile land.
Thirteen stars are positioned around it.
This symbolizes the first 13 colonies of the United States.
The following characters are engraved:
LIBERTY
EPLURIBUS UNUM
The year of issue, 1889, is engraved at the bottom.
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Reverse design
The reverse side of the coin features a bald eagle.
The eagle spreads its wings, symbolizing the power and dignity of the nation.
The following is being held in the eagle's foot:
Olive branch (peace)
Arrow (defense)
This design symbolizes American ideals.
The following characters are engraved:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE DOLLAR
Also, above the eagle
IN GOD WE TRUST
The following motto is inscribed there.
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Value as a silver coin
A Morgan dollar contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver.
Silver has been used as currency by humankind for thousands of years.
The value of a silver coin is determined by the following factors:
Value of precious metals
Historical value
Collection value
These factors combined have made the Morgan dollar a popular coin worldwide.
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Morgan Doll's collection
The Morgan Dollar is one of the most popular coin series in the world.
Collectors acquire items in the following ways:
Collections by era
Mint Collection
Complete Set Collection
Morgan dollar in particularly good condition is highly sought after.
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Collectors around the world and Morgan Dollar
Morgan dollars are collected not only in the United States but all over the world.
especially
Europe
Japan
China
South Korea
American silver coins are popular in certain areas, and many collectors collect Morgan dollars.
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Goldsilverjapan and coin collecting
Goldsilverjapan is a website specializing in coins, showcasing coins, silver coins, gold coins, banknotes, and more from around the world.
The site provides the following information:
Silver coins of the world
Historical coins
Collector coins
Precious metal investment
Historical coins like the Morgan dollar are extremely important for understanding monetary culture.
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The allure of Morgan Doll, 1889
The 1889 Morgan dollar is a silver coin that symbolizes the golden age of American monetary history.
The impressive size of large silver coins
Artistic design
The value of silver
These factors combined have made this coin highly valued by collectors worldwide even today.
Minted over 100 years ago, this silver coin is a collector's item that allows you to hold a piece of history in your hands.
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summary
The 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar is a coin that symbolizes American history, art, and the value of silver.
Beautiful Liberty Portrait
A powerful bald eagle design
Approximately 0.77 ounces of silver
This coin, possessing all these qualities, is an attractive silver coin for collectors.
Goldsilverjapan introduces historical coins from around the world, spreading the appeal of coin collecting and the richness of monetary culture.
