1889 Morgan Dollar MS-63 NGC
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MS-63
Population 
The total number of coins graded by a specific grading service for a particular coin and grade combination.
33,273
Graded Higher
The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service.
23,423
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1889 Morgan Dollar (MS-63 NGC, Philadelphia Mint). This substantial silver coin embodies U.S. economic and political currents of the late 19th century, linking to an era when silver fueled growth across the West.
Imagine America in 1889: a nation rapidly industrializing, yet still deeply connected to its frontier spirit. The Morgan Dollar emerged from this dynamic landscape, a direct response to the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, which aimed to bolster the silver market and expand the money supply. This legislation placed the U.S. Mint at the heart of a heated national debate between "Goldbugs" and "Silverites," making every silver dollar struck a symbol of economic policy and regional power. While perhaps less common in Eastern transactions, these substantial coins became the currency of choice in the burgeoning South and the vast, open territories of the Wild West.
This particular 1889 Morgan Dollar, certified at MS-63 by NGC, hails from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, which produced a significant 21,726,000 of these silver dollars that year. Crafted from .900 fine silver, it contains 0.7734 troy ounces of precious metal. The coin's impressive dimensions, with a diameter of 38.1 mm and a thickness of 3.1 mm, lent it a commanding presence in an era when transactions often involved physical silver. Its obverse, designed by George T. Morgan, proudly features a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty, adorned with a Phrygian cap embellished with wheat and cotton, symbolizing America's agricultural prowess. Thirteen stars encircle her portrait, representing the original colonies, along with the inscription "E Pluribus Unum."
Turning the coin over, the reverse presents a powerful American bald eagle with outstretched wings, clutching both arrows and an olive branch—emblems of defense and peace. Above the eagle, "In God We Trust" is inscribed, with "United States of America" and "One Dollar" completing the design. George T. Morgan, an English-born engraver who would later become the U.S. Mint's Chief Engraver, meticulously brought this design to life, forever linking his name with this iconic piece of American coinage. For those who appreciate the intersection of monetary history, economic debate, and the lasting symbolism of a nation in expansion, this 1889 Morgan Dollar offers a compelling tangible link to the past.
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| Coin ID | 017188 |
| Population
The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination. |
33,273 |
| Grade | MS-63 |
| Graded Higher
The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service. |
23,423 |
| Mint Mark | P - Philadelphia (Not Shown) |
| Mintage
The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination |
21,726,000 |
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