1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coin (BU)

In its second year of production, the Morgan Silver Dollar experienced an increase in mintage, especially at the Philadelphia Mint. Meanwhile, production at the San Francisco Mint, which was one of only two mints to strike the coin every year it was available, remained steady year-over-year from 1878. Right now, you can find 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins online at BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Ships in a protective plastic flip!** - **2nd year of the Morgan Dollar Series!** - **Mintage of 9,110,000 coins at the San Francisco Mint!** - Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver content. - Face value of $1 (USD), backed by the U.S. government. - Lady Liberty featured on the obverse. - Heraldic eagle on the reverse. - Includes the S mint mark from San Francisco. Each 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coin listed here is available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. These coins are carefully packaged individually in plastic flips, and multiples of 20 coins are available in protective tubes, when applicable. The 1879 release marks the second in the Morgan Dollar series and is significant as the U.S. Mint’s production capabilities expanded. **Obv**erse On the obverse of the 1879-S Morgan Dollar Coin, youll find George T. Morgans iconic portrayal of Lady Liberty. She is depicted in left-profile, adorned with a Phrygian cap, a laurel wreath, and a coronet crown, making this design one of the most recognizable images of Liberty in U.S. coin history. **Reverse** The reverse of the 1879-S morgan Silver Dollar features Morgans artistic representation of the heraldic eagle. The design illustrates a bald eagle with its wings spread wide, grasping arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing the balance between war and peace. Unlike many other eagle designs, Morgans rendition does not include a national shield. **History** The Morgan Silver Dollar was first minted in 1878, produced at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Carson City Mints. In 1879, the New Orleans Mint resumed production after a long hiatus due to the Civil War. While San Francisco’s output decreased slightly to 9.11 million coins from 9.77 million the previous year, the return of the New Orleans Mint, which minted 2.88 million coins, contributed to an overall increase in Morgan Dollar production. **Ordering** If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to BGASCs customer service team. Were available at 888-992-4272, online via chat, or through email. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.