1878-1904 Morgan Dollars MS-63 PCGS (10 Different Dates/Mints)

The Morgan Silver Dollar, an enduring symbol of American numismatics, emerged from the profound economic and political shifts of the late 19th century. Born from the Bland-Allison Act of 1878—a legislative response to the "Crime of '73" and the burgeoning Free Silver Movement—this dollar was designed by the gifted English engraver George T. Morgan. His vision brought to life Lady Liberty on the obverse, modeled by Philadelphia schoolteacher Anna Willess Williams, her profile adorned with a Phrygian cap symbolizing freedom, complemented by symbols of America's agricultural prosperity: wheat and cotton. The reverse proudly displays a majestic bald eagle, its wings spread, grasping an olive branch of peace and arrows of strength.

This meticulously assembled collection offers ten different dates and mint marks from the coin's initial production run (1878-1904), each independently certified in Mint State 63 (MS-63) by PCGS. Such a grouping allows for an appreciation of the varied outputs from the United States Mint facilities in Philadelphia (no mint mark), San Francisco ("S"), New Orleans ("O"), and Carson City ("CC"), each reflecting the regional nuances of a rapidly developing nation. While mintages vary widely across these issues, each coin represents a significant moment in the U.S. Treasury's mandate to absorb vast quantities of silver and circulate this substantial dollar into the American economy.

Each Morgan Dollar in this set contains 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver, boasting a fineness of .900 silver and .100 copper, with a substantial diameter of 38.1 mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. These are not merely silver bullion; they are pieces of history, having circulated during a time when silver coinage was deeply entwined with national identity and economic policy. To hold these coins is to connect with the ranch hands, merchants, and homesteaders who used them, as well as the political titans who debated the very fabric of the nation's monetary standard. This collection is ideal for the numismatist seeking to anchor their collection in the rich narrative of American silver coinage, offering a diverse array of these beloved classics in a highly desirable certified condition.