1887 Morgan Dollar MS-64 PCGS
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MS-64
Population 
The total number of coins graded by a specific grading service for a particular coin and grade combination.
79,204
Graded Higher
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26,763
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This 1887 Morgan Dollar, MS-64 PCGS, connects to a key American economic era. Its G.T. Morgan design embodies the nation's spirit during monetary reform and westward expansion. A remarkable U.S. Mint artwork and significant 19th-century artifact.
The year 1887 saw the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia produce over 20 million Morgan Dollars, each a tangible product of the Bland-Allison Act. This legislative response to the "Crime of '73" mandated significant silver coinage, reflecting the intense national debate between "Goldbugs" and "Silverites" regarding the very foundation of America's currency. This particular 1887 Philadelphia-minted example, without a mint mark, bears witness to that complex economic landscape, graded MS-64 by PCGS for its exceptional preservation.
Designed by the talented English engraver George T. Morgan, who joined the U.S. Mint in 1876, the Morgan Dollar was conceived to embody the vigor of a rapidly industrializing nation. The obverse features a profile of Lady Liberty, a classical representation of freedom, with Philadelphia schoolteacher Anna Willess Williams serving as the model. Her Phrygian cap is adorned with symbols of America's agricultural wealth—wheat and cotton—and encircled by thirteen stars, representing the original colonies, with "E Pluribus Unum" above.
The reverse presents Morgan's powerful heraldic eagle, wings outstretched, grasping both the arrows of strength and the olive branch of peace. This central motif is encircled by a detailed wreath of oak leaves and acorns, signifying enduring prosperity. Inscriptions "In God We Trust," "United States of America," and the "One Dollar" denomination clearly articulate the coin's identity.
Struck with a purity of .900 fine silver, this coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver, measures 38.1 mm in diameter, and has a thickness of 3.1 mm. For those who appreciate the intersection of meticulous artistry, the intrinsic value of precious metal, and profound historical context, this 1887 Morgan Dollar represents an exceptional acquisition.
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| Coin ID | 7172 |
| Population
The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination. |
79,204 |
| Grade | MS-64 |
| Graded Higher
The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service. |
26,763 |
| Mint Mark | P - Philadelphia (Not Shown) |
| Mintage
The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination |
20,290,000 |
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Posted By:Don vegas
From:Illinois
Date:Jun 20, 2017
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