| đ SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE †http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Morgan Silver Dollars Explained: âSound Moneyâ Silver for Stackers This oneâs for real silver stackers and numismatic fansâcoin collectors, history buffs, all of you. These are Morgan Silver Dollars: big, beautiful, and packed with detail. They donât make coins like this anymore. This is when money was moneyâsound money. Buy Morgan Dollars from Money Metals Exchange: https://www.moneymetals.com/buy/silver/silver-dollars/morgan-dollars Key History (Why Morgan Dollars Exist) BlandâAllison Act (1878): Required the U.S. Treasury to purchase large amounts of silver and coin it into standard silver dollarsâsetting the stage for the Morgan dollar series. Act of January 18, 1837: Established the âstandardâ silver coin specifications that Morgan dollars were struck toâ.900 fine silver and 412.5 grains (26.73 g) total weight. The Artist Behind the Coin The Morgan dollar was designed by George T. Morgan, an Assistant Engraver at the U.S. Mint, responsible for the iconic Liberty portrait and the bold eagle reverse. Years Minted Morgan silver dollars were minted 1878â1904, and again in 1921 (the final year of the classic Morgan series). Mints and Mint Marks Morgan dollars were struck at these U.S. Mint locations: âą Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) âą Carson City Mint (CC) âą New Orleans Mint (O) âą San Francisco Mint (S) âą Denver Mint (D, 1921 only) Money Metals does not always carry every mint mark or year, so be sure to choose the coin(s) you wish if the selection is not performed on your behalf (selection our choice). You can also call in directly to see what we may have in stock if you do not see what you are looking for. Design Details Youâll Notice Up Close âą Libertyâs crown/tiara with LIBERTY âą Wheat in her hair and the historic Phrygian cap (a long-used symbol of freedom) âą E PLURIBUS UNUM on the obverse âą The reverse eagle carrying arrows and an olive branch âą IN GOD WE TRUST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and ONE DOLLAR The Great Morgan Dollar Melt (And Why 1921 Matters) In the early 1920s, vast quantities of older silver dollars were meltedâapproximately 270,232,722 were meltedâtightening surviving supply. Thatâs part of what makes this series so fascinating for collectors and stackers. Shop Morgan Silver Dollars: https://www.moneymetals.com/buy/silver/silver-dollars/morgan-dollars Shop and learn more: https://www.moneymetals.com Get free market news and updates: https://www.moneymetals.com/news Call Money Metals Exchange: 1-800-800-1865 #morgansilverdollar #morgandollar #silverdollars #silvercoins #silverstacking #coincollecting #numismatics #carsoncity #ccmintmark #soundmoney #moneymetalsexchange #coins #coincollecting âŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹ â â FOLLOW MONEY METALS EXCHANGE â â đ Facebook †https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals đž Instagram †https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ đŠ Twitter/X †https://twitter.com/MoneyMetals đ Pinterest †https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/ đŒ LinkedIn †https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-metals đ§” Threads †https://www.threads.com/@moneymetals âŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹ |
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