The Morgan Silver Dollar design is arguably the most popular used on a silver dollar coin in American history. Originally designed and released in 1878, the Morgan Dollar was a fixture in the American economy for almost 30 years. Today, it is one of the most sought after historic images, and is available on the unique 10 oz Great American Mint Morgan Silver Bar courtesy of JM Bullion.
Bar Highlights:
- Contains 10 oz of .999 pure silver.
- Features the obverse design of the Morgan Silver Dollar.
- Made in the USA.
- Ships in a protective plastic package.
George T. Morgan was the man responsible for the design of the silver dollar that eventually became known as the Morgan Silver Dollar. Silver dollar production in the United States had ceased in 1873, along with the free minting of silver by the United States Mint. After five years without a silver dollar in production, the US Mint introduced Morgan’s design.
Morgan was a British citizen and a gifted young engraver, but London’s Royal Mint had no open positions for him. Upon the recommendation of the Royal Mint’s director, the US Mint offered Morgan a 6-month trial period as an engraver. After four sessions with Anna Willess Williams, Morgan had a depiction of Lady Liberty that became one of the most popular in the country’s history.
On the obverse side of the 10 oz GAM Morgan Silver Bar you’ll find the image of Lady Liberty from the obverse side of Morgan Silver Dollar coins. Struck in a strong, frosted finish, the coin’s image features Lady Liberty, complete with the phrase “E Pluribus Unum” above her head, and 13 stars around her. Additional engravings include the weight, purity, and metal content of the bar, as well as the stamp “Made in U.S.A.”
The reverse side of each of these bars bears no text or image engravings. Instead, there is a simple repeating image of squares aligned in a diagonal motif. The Great American Mint is a private company located in Anaheim, California. It is one of the nation’s finest private mints, and operates a full-service facility that provides its own products, as well as high quality blanks used by sovereign mints around the globe.
We encourage all JM Bullion customers to reach out to us with questions. We’re available to you at 800-276-6508, online through our live chat, and via email. If you are looking for similar products, be sure to check out our full selection of 10 oz Silver Bars.