First issued in the late 19th century in an effort to shore up America's supply of silver dollars, what eventually became known as the "Morgan dollar" is commonly cited as the most popular and iconic collectors' item in all of numismatics. Minted between 1878 and 1897, these coins saw unusually large mintages depending on the year of issue and the specific branch mint that struck them, and they are known among collectors for their extraordinary size, substantial silver content, classic design and relatively robust availability in high grades given their overall age. Morgan dollars from the Philadelphia Mint in 1897 were part of a relatively low mintage for the series at around 2.8 million pieces, and they were notably rare before a previously unknown supply was discovered and released from Treasury vaults in the early 1960s. The 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin is now available from JM Bullion for online purchase.
Coin Highlights:
The 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin ships in a secure plastic container, labeled to indicate a Mint State grade of 64. That grade is certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and specifies a coin with attractive eye appeal, an average luster and strike, and the presence of scattered contact marks, hairline scratches, and scuffs that may appear in prime focal areas. NGC estimates a surviving supply of just under 8,300 coins of this year and grade, and the team at JM Bullion fully insures every shipment against loss or damage.
Lady Liberty, an allegorical symbol of America's national identity, is featured in an effigy wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse field. She is accompanied by the lettering "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "1897," and by thirteen decorative stars at the rim.
The reverse field features a heraldic eagle holding a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons, along with the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ONE DOLLAR," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
Contact JM Bullion today for more information about any of the items in our marketplace. You can phone us at 800-276-6508, send us an e-mail, or chat with us live online.
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First issued in the late 19th century in an effort to shore up America's supply of silver dollars, what eventually became known as the "Morgan dollar" is commonly cited as the most popular and iconic collectors' item in all of numismatics. Minted between 1878 and 1897, these coins saw unusually large mintages depending on the year of issue and the specific branch mint that struck them, and they are known among collectors for their extraordinary size, substantial silver content, classic design and relatively robust availability in high grades given their overall age. Morgan dollars from the Philadelphia Mint in 1897 were part of a relatively low mintage for the series at around 2.8 million pieces, and they were notably rare before a previously unknown supply was discovered and released from Treasury vaults in the early 1960s. The 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin is now available from JM Bullion for online purchase.
Coin Highlights:
The 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin ships in a secure plastic container, labeled to indicate a Mint State grade of 64. That grade is certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and specifies a coin with attractive eye appeal, an average luster and strike, and the presence of scattered contact marks, hairline scratches, and scuffs that may appear in prime focal areas. NGC estimates a surviving supply of just under 8,300 coins of this year and grade, and the team at JM Bullion fully insures every shipment against loss or damage.
Lady Liberty, an allegorical symbol of America's national identity, is featured in an effigy wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse field. She is accompanied by the lettering "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "1897," and by thirteen decorative stars at the rim.
The reverse field features a heraldic eagle holding a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons, along with the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ONE DOLLAR," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
Contact JM Bullion today for more information about any of the items in our marketplace. You can phone us at 800-276-6508, send us an e-mail, or chat with us live online.