1896 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin (BU)
Even after more than 150 years, the Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most popular U.S. coins ever minted. Originally produced by the U.S. Mint from 1878 to 1904, and then again in 1921, this coins beautiful depiction of Lady Liberty and its important place in American coin history continue to make it a collector favorite. Right now, 1896 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available through BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Ships in protective plastic flip!** - **19th year of the Morgan Dollar Series!** - **Philadelphia struck a total of 9,976,000 coins!** - Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver in BU condition. - The face value of $1 (USD) is backed by the U.S. government. - Obverse features a portrait of Liberty. - Reverse includes a heraldic eagle. All of the 1896 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins available from BGASC come in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins are carefully packaged in protective plastic flips, and bulk orders of 20 or more coins will be shipped in tubes for extra protection. **Obverse** The obverse of the 1896 Morgan Dollar showcases a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty. Designed by George T. Morgan, she wears a Phrygian cap that symbolizes liberty, along with a laurel wreath and a coronet crown that represent victory and honor. **Reverse** On the reverse side of the 1896 Morgan Silver Dollar is the heraldic eagle, also designed by Morgan. This eagle is unique because it doesnt feature the national shield. Instead, it holds arrows symbolizing strength and an olive branch representing peace. **History** In 1896, the Philadelphia Mint struck the highest number of Morgan Silver Dollars compared to other U.S. Mints that year. The Philadelphia Mint produced 9,976,000 coins, which was more than the combined total from the San Francisco and New Orleans Mints. San Francisco struck 5 million coins, and New Orleans produced 4.9 million coins. **Ordering** For more information about these coins, you can contact BGASC customer service at 888-992-4272, chat with us online, or email us directly. **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.