1879 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin PCGS MS66+

Few coins are as well-known in American numismatics as the Morgan Silver Dollar. First issued in 1878 and produced through 1904 before returning briefly in 1921, the series represents a time when silver production in the American West played a major role in the nations economy. The Morgan Dollars large size and detailed artwork have helped it remain a favorite among collectors for many decades. This particular 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar has been graded MS66+ by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Certified examples of the 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar are now available from BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Arrives in an individual slab!** - **2nd year of issue for the Morgan Silver Dollar!** - **Final mintage of 14,806,000 coins at Philadelphia!** - Contains .7734 troy oz of actual silver content. - Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government. - Issued a grade of Mint State 66+ by the PCGS. - Lady Liberty is on the obverse. - Heraldic eagle on the reverse. - Original artwork by George T. Morgan. Each 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin available here has earned an MS66+ grade from the PCGS. The plus symbol is used for coins that sit at the very top of the MS66 category. Coins at this level typically display bright mint luster with only a few minor contact marks and limited hairlines that are generally visible only under magnification. **Obverse** The obverse of the 1879 Morgan Dollar features a portrait of Liberty facing left. Designer George T. Morgan, who served as Assistant Engraver at the United States Mint, chose to model Liberty after a real American woman rather than using a traditional allegorical figure. The inspiration for Libertys portrait was Anna Willess Williams, a Philadelphia schoolteacher. **Reverse** On the reverse of 1879 Morgan Silver Dollars is a carefully detailed depiction of the American bald eagle. The eagle appears with its wings extended and holds arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other. Together, these symbols reflect the nations readiness to maintain peace while protecting its strength. **History** The Philadelphia Mint struck the 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar during the early life of the series. Coming just one year after the Morgan Dollar debuted, the 1879 issue saw a total production of about 14.8 million coins at Philadelphia. Although circulated examples from this year are relatively common, mint state pieces with strong details and original surface quality are far less common and remain appealing to collectors. **Ordering** If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask. BGASC customer service is available at 888-992-4272, online using our web chat, and through our email address. **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.